Maryland Code, Natural Resources § 8-1808.8

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the provisions of this subtitle replace the requirements of the Forest Conservation Act provided under Title 5, Subtitle 16 of this article within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area.

(2) Subsection (a) of this section and paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to:

(3) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, forest or developed woodland cover may include trees, woody plants, and shrubs, and any landscaping under an approved landscaping plan.

(1) As part of compliance with the stormwater management requirements of Title 27 of the Code of Maryland Regulations and Title 4, Subtitle 2 of the Environment Article, a provision encouraging the use of bioretention for redevelopment in intensely developed areas;

(2) A provision applying buffer requirements to tributary streams located outside the critical area and within the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed that are noted as perennial and intermittent streams in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Watershed and that are so noted on the most recent U.S. Geological Survey 7-1/2 minute topographic quadrangle maps (scale 1:24,000) or on more detailed maps or studies at the discretion of the local jurisdiction; and

(3) To the extent otherwise permitted by law, a provision regarding improvements over State or private wetlands, including criteria for the protection of water quality and fish, wildlife, and plant habitats, and the use and construction of private and community piers in the local jurisdiction.

(1) Any more detailed maps or studies necessary to implement the buffer provisions under subsection (c)(2) of this section; and

(2) The wetland protection provisions under subsection (c)(3) of this section.