(a) The following positions and units are included within the Department:
(1) The Maryland Agricultural Fair Board;
(2) The Chief of Weights and Measures;
(3) The State Chemist;
(4) The State Veterinarian;
(5) The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;
(6) The State Soil Conservation Committee;
(7) The Maryland Agricultural Commission;
(8) The Maryland Horse Industry Board;
(9) The Maryland Winery and Grape Growers’ Advisory Board; and
(10) The Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission.
(b) The Secretary shall appoint the State Chemist, State Veterinarian, and Chief of Weights and Measures.
(c) The Department also includes any other position or unit which is declared within the Department pursuant to law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 2 - Department of Agriculture
Subtitle 1 - Organization, Powers and Authority of Department -- in General
Section 2-101 - Department Established
Section 2-102 - Secretary of Agriculture; Deputy Secretary; Assistants, Consultants and Employees
Section 2-103 - General Powers and Duties of Secretary
Section 2-103.1 - Farm Quarantine
Section 2-103.2 - Administrative Search Warrant
Section 2-105 - Counsel to Department