Section 9.5-305 – Injunctions
(a) The Secretary may bring an action for an injunction against a person to: (1) Enforce this subtitle; (2) Enforce an order of the Secretary under this subtitle; or (3) Prevent or restrain a violation of this subtitle. (b) In an action for an injunction brought under this section, the Secretary does not have to allege or prove that: (1) An […]
Section 9.5-306 – Penalties
(a) A person that violates this subtitle is subject to the penalties and fines set forth in Title 12 of this article. (b) (1) Instead of or in addition to any other penalty authorized under this article, the Secretary may impose a civil penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation on a person that violates: (i) This subtitle; or […]
Section 10-101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Agricultural commodity” means livestock, poultry, field crops, including nursery stock, bulbs, and flowers; and other agricultural products having a domestic or foreign market. (c) “Certified agency” means any association, board, council, or other entity authorized by the Secretary to conduct a referendum under this section among […]
Section 10-102 – Legislative Declarations; Effect of Passage of Federal Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
(a) It is declared to be in the interest of the public welfare that the Maryland farmers who are producers of livestock, poultry, field crops, including nursery stock, bulbs, and flowers; and other agricultural products having a domestic or foreign market, shall be permitted and encouraged to act jointly and in cooperation with growers, handlers, dealers, […]
Section 9-605 – Fees — Amount
The Secretary may charge the following fees: (1) Collection permit – $2 each; (2) Dealer registration – $20 each.
Section 10-103 – Activities Not Deemed Illegal or in Restraint of Trade
No association, meeting, or activity undertaken in pursuance of the provisions of this article and intended to benefit all of the producers, handlers, and processors of a particular agricultural commodity shall be deemed illegal or in restraint of trade.
Section 9-606 – Fees — Disposition
Any fees collected pursuant to this subtitle shall be placed in a fund to defray partially the costs of administering this subtitle. Any unexpended funds shall revert to the General Fund of the State at the end of the fiscal year.
Section 10-104 – Application for Certification and Approval as Agency to Conduct Referendum; Issuance of Certification
(a) Any association, council, board, or other agency fairly representative of persons qualifying as voters may apply to the Secretary for certification and approval to conduct a referendum among the persons qualifying as voters on the question of levying an assessment, and collecting and utilizing the proceeds for the purposes stated in the referendum. (b) Upon the […]
Section 9.5-101 – Definitions
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Committee” means the Invasive Plants Advisory Committee. (c) “Invasive plant” means a terrestrial plant species that: (1) Did not evolve in the State; and (2) If introduced within the State, will cause or is likely to cause, as determined by the Secretary: (i) Economic harm; (ii) Ecological harm; (iii) Environmental harm; […]
Section 10-105 – Management of Referendum and Payment of Expenses; Determination and Announcement Before Referendum
(a) The certified agency shall arrange and manage any referendum conducted under the provisions of this article and shall bear all expenses in connection with the referendum. (b) Before calling and announcing a referendum, the certified agency shall determine and publicly announce through the public press at least 60 days before the date determined for the referendum: […]