(a)      The following positions and units are included within the Department:

            (1)      The Tobacco Authority of the State of Maryland;

            (2)      The Maryland Agricultural Fair Board;

            (3)      The Chief of Weights and Measures;

            (4)      The State Chemist;

            (5)      The State Veterinarian;

            (6)      The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners;

            (7)      The State Soil Conservation Committee;

            (8)      The Board of Review of the Department of Agriculture;

            (9)      The Maryland Agricultural Commission;

            (10)      The Maryland Horse Industry Board;

            (11)      The Seafood Marketing and Aquaculture Development Program and Division of Market Development;

            (12)      The Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission;

            (13)      The Maryland Winery and Grape Growers' Advisory Board;

            (14)      The Aquaculture Review Board; and

            (15)      The Aquaculture Coordinating Council.

      (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.