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§ 5-1608. Concurrent review of forest conservation and subdivision plans

West's Annotated Code of MarylandNatural Resources

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Natural Resources
Title 5. Forests and Parks (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 16. Forest Conservation (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1608
§ 5-1608. Concurrent review of forest conservation and subdivision plans
In general
(a) The review of the forest conservation plan shall be concurrent with the review process of the State or local authority for the subdivision plan, or the grading or sediment control permit, whichever may be submitted first.
Forest conservation plan requirements
(b) Before the approval of the final subdivision plan, or the issuance of the grading or sediment control permit by the State or local authority, the applicant shall have an approved forest conservation plan that shall include the requirements in §§ 5-1605, 5-1606, and 5-1607 of this subtitle.
Noncompliance with Subtitle
(c)(1) Any person found to be in noncompliance with this subtitle, regulations adopted under this subtitle, the forest conservation plan or the associated 2-year management agreement shall be assessed by the Department or local authority, the penalty of 30 cents per square foot of the area found to be in noncompliance with required forest conservation.
(2) This amount shall be paid into the appropriate local or State Forest Conservation Fund.

Credits

Added by Acts 1991, c. 255, § 1, eff. July 1, 1991.
MD Code, Natural Resources, § 5-1608, MD NAT RES § 5-1608
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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