General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month

HB 217 designates May as Maryland Native Plant Month through an annual gubernatorial proclamation. The bill requires the Governor to issue this proclamation each year, urging educational organizations, environmental groups, and businesses to host events and activities during May. It defines "native plants" as species naturally occurring in Maryland without human intervention (per Agriculture Article §10-401). This commemorative measure has no regulatory or funding impact - it solely recognizes the environmental benefits of native plants through annual public awareness.