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.