§10–401.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Commercial Maryland Native Plant List” means a list of plants that are native to Maryland that are commercially available and appropriate for growing in residential or commercial landscapes.

    (c)    (1)    “Native plant” means a plant that occurs naturally in the State and surrounding region, ecosystem, and habitat, without direct or indirect human actions.

        (2)    “Native plant” includes a plant that:

            (i)    Was present before colonial settlement; or

            (ii)    Is listed as native to Maryland on the Maryland Plant Atlas website.

    (d)    “Native Plant Specialist” means the University of Maryland Extension agent hired under § 10–403 of this subtitle.

    (e)    “Program” means the Maryland Native Plants Program.