Maryland Code, Environment § 15-502

(1) To aid in the protection of wildlife and restore these lands to productive purposes while decreasing soil erosion;

(2) To aid in preventing pollution of rivers and streams;

(3) To prevent combustion of unmined coal;

(4) To provide for reclamation of the stripped areas;

(5) To improve generally the use and enjoyment of these lands; and

(6) To improve generally the health, welfare, and living conditions in the communities and counties in which coal mining is an important industry.