Maryland Natural Resources Section 5-9B-04
§ 5-9B-04.
  (a)   A sponsor that applies for funding to implement a local land preservation program under this subtitle shall:
    (1)   Develop a plan to guide the conservation of property in the jurisdiction under the program;
    (2)   Ensure that each application is consistent with the approved local land preservation and recreation plan for the county, to guide the acquisition of property interests listed in the application; and
    (3)   Submit the application, description of properties and easements to be acquired, together with a description of consistency with the plan and any conditions placed on the conveyance of the property, to the Department of Natural Resources for review.
  (b)   A sponsor may satisfy the requirements of subsection (a)(1) of this section with materials developed under or in conjunction with:
    (1)   The comprehensive plan for the jurisdiction reviewed and revised under Article 66B, § 1.03(b) or § 4.09 of the Code;
    (2)   The local land preservation and recreation plan under § 5-905 of this title;
    (3)   An approved local agricultural land preservation program under § 2-512 of the Agriculture Article, for the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program;
    (4)   An approved annual program submitted by the sponsor under Program Open Space;
    (5)   An approved rural legacy area and grant agreement under the rural legacy program under Subtitle 9A of this title;
    (6)   The GreenPrint Program under Subtitle 15A of this title; or
    (7)   Another acquisition plan prepared by, jointly funded, or accepted by the Department for the protection of local or State land preservation or recreational goals.