HB 710: Invasive plant species installation; written notification to property owners, civil penalty.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services; invasive plant species installation; written notification to property owners; civil penalty. Provides that the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services may assess a civil penalty in an amount of not more than $250 for a first violation, $500 for a second violation, and $1,000 for each subsequent violation to any tradesperson involved with proposing or installing plants who fails to provide written notification to property owners when such plants are on the Department of Conservation and Recreation's list of invasive plant species. Current law provides that any such tradesperson who fails to provide such written notice is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to SB 383.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 8, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0412)
2. April 8, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 412 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
4. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
5. March 4, 2026Signed by President
6. March 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
7. March 4, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB710)
8. March 4, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB710ER)
9. March 4, 2026Enrolled
10. February 27, 2026Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. February 27, 2026Read third time
12. February 26, 2026Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)

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