(a) No person may import, export, buy, sell, transport, distribute, or propagate any viable portion, including seeds, of an invasive plant in this State, unless the Secretary provides prior written approval under subsection (b) of this section.
(b) The Secretary may provide written approval for a person to conduct an activity prohibited under subsection (a) of this section if the purpose of the activity is for any of the following:
(1) Disposal.
(2) Control.
(3) Research or education.
(4) Export for the purpose of disposal, control, research, or education.