§ 5–427
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 5-427 (2026)
Title 5. Forests and Parks
Subtitle 4. Trees and Forest Nurseries
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(a)
The governing body of a county or municipal corporation, by appropriate resolution or ordinance, may implement a local urban and community forestry program within its jurisdiction or enter into a cooperative agreement with the Department.
(b)
The Department may accept federal funds and provide funds, on a matching basis, to:
(1)
Cooperating counties and municipal corporations for the purpose of administering an urban and community forestry program; and
(2)
Nonprofit corporations that participate in the implementation and administration of an urban and community forestry program.
(c)
Any urban and community forestry program within the Department shall be:
(1)
Funded as provided in the budget; and
(2)
Consistent with § 5–307 of this title.