Legislation
- Title
- Natural Resources - No Net Loss of Forest - Definition
- Sponsored by
- Senators Young, Elfreth, Feldman, Hester, Lee, Pinsky, Rosapepe, Washington, West, Benson, Ellis, Guzzone, Kagan, Lam, Nathan-Pulliam, and Patterson
- Status
- In the House - Hearing canceled
- Analysis
- Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
Synopsis
Altering the standard for achieving a no net loss of forest policy by altering the definition of "no net loss of forest" to mean that 40% of all land in Maryland is covered by forest as determined by data used in the most current Chesapeake Bay Watershed Model; and providing that the Act may not be interpreted to expand, limit, or otherwise disrupt any program conducted in accordance with the Chesapeake Bay Total Maximum Daily Load, a municipal separate storm sewer system permit, urban tree canopy goals, or any other local program.
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5-101, 5-102 )
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