# Environment (GEN)

## Title 15. Mines and Mining

### Subtitle 8. Surface Mining

#### Section 15-804

(a) The Department shall review mineral resources plan elements developed by local planning commissions under Sec. 1-411 or Sec. 3-107 of the Land Use Article to determine whether the proposed plan is consistent with the programs and goals of the Department.

(b) The Department shall make its determination within 60 days after submission by a local planning commission.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)