A. 
A person making application after the effective date of July 1, 2012, for subdivision or local agency project plan approval, a grading permit, or a sediment control permit for an area of land of 40,000 square feet or greater shall:
(1) 
Submit to the Department a forest stand delineation and a forest conservation plan for the lot or parcel on which the development is located; and
(2) 
Use methods approved by the Department, as provided in the current version of the State Forest Conservation Technical Manual, to protect retained forests and trees during construction.
B. 
If a local agency or person using state funds makes application to conduct a regulated activity, the provision of COMAR 08.19.04.01D through G apply.