A person making application after the effective date of this
chapter, for subdivision or local agency project plan approval, a
grading permit, or a sediment control permit for an area of land of
40,000 square feet or greater shall:
A. Submit to the Department a forest stand delineation and a forest
conservation plan for the lot or parcel on which the development is
located; and
B. Use methods approved by the Department, as provided in the Forest
Conservation Technical Manual, to protect retained forests and trees
during construction.
If a local agency or person using state funds makes application
to conduct a regulated activity, the provisions of COMAR 08.19.04.01D
– G apply.