§ 5-1604. Forest stand delineation requirements
West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural ResourcesEffective: October 1, 2009
Effective: October 1, 2009
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1604
§ 5-1604. Forest stand delineation requirements
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b)(2) and (3) of this section, after December 31, 1992, or after the date on which a local program has been adopted under § 5-1603 of this subtitle, whichever occurs first, a person making application for subdivision or grading or sediment control permits on areas greater than 40,000 square feet shall submit a forest stand delineation for the entire site prepared by a licensed forester, licensed landscape architect, or other qualified professionals that may be approved by the State or a local authority in the manner required by the approved program.
(b)(1) The forest stand delineation shall be used during the preliminary review process to determine the most suitable and practical areas for forest conservation. Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, and except when waived by the Department during approval or review of a local program, the forest stand delineation shall contain the following components:
(c) Within 30 days from receipt of the forest stand delineation, the Department or local authority shall notify the applicant whether the forest stand delineation is complete and correct. If the Department or local authority fails to notify the applicant about the delineation within 30 days, the delineation shall be treated as complete and correct. The Department or local authority may require further information or provide for an extension of this deadline for an additional 15 days for extenuating circumstances.
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Added by Acts 1991, c. 255, § 1, eff. July 1, 1991. Amended by Acts 1993, c. 489; Acts 1997, c. 559, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2009, c. 298, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1604, MD NAT RES § 5-1604
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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