Maryland Code, AGRICULTURE 2-106

state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(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.