Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 5-1606.1

(1) A local jurisdiction may propose, and the Department may approve, alternative afforestation, reforestation, and preservation requirements that are expected to result in the local program at a minimum maintaining its existing level of forest cover over a 4-year period.

(2) If the Department finds that the proposed alternative afforestation, reforestation, and preservation requirements are not expected to maintain the local jurisdiction's baseline level of forest cover, the Department shall:

(3) In determining whether proposed alternative afforestation, reforestation, and preservation requirements are expected to maintain the local jurisdiction's existing level of forest cover, the Department shall:

(4) On or before December 31, 2028, the Department shall provide written notice requiring modification of alternative afforestation, reforestation, and preservation requirements if the local program does not:

(5) On or after January 1, 2029, the Department may rescind approval of alternative afforestation, reforestation, and preservation requirements if the local program does not meet a condition specified under paragraph (4)(i) or (ii) of this subsection.