(a) The Department, in coordination with the University of Maryland Extension, shall create a “Maryland Natives” marketing program to encourage and promote the use and sale of native plants that are listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.

(b) The “Maryland Natives” marketing program shall develop:

(1) A “Maryland Natives” logo to identify plants that are listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List; and

(2) A QR code containing plant identification information that links to the webpages and websites specified in § 10-407 of this subtitle.

(c) The “Maryland Natives” logo shall be made available to growers and retailers who may:

(1) Place the logo on labels, stickers, or pots of each plant listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List; and

(2) Use the logo in displays with plants listed on the Commercial Maryland Native Plant List.