HOUSE BILL 1278

File Code: Natural Resources Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 386

Sponsored By:

Frederick County Delegation

Entitled:

Forest Conservation Act - Exemption

Synopsis:

Exempting from the Forest Conservation Act a county that has and maintains 100,000 acres of its land area in forest cover and 60% or more of its land area in areas zoned agricultural and resource areas.

Legislative History

House Action

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/28

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

3/19

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

AGRICULTURE -see also- FARMLAND

CONSERVATION -see also- RECYCLING, SOIL CONSERVATION

COUNTIES

TREES

ZONING AND PLANNING

Bill affects the following Statute:

Natural Resources

( 5-1602 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available