Environmental (alternative)
A Maryland property developer who fails to file a required Forest Conservation Plan before clearing forested land may face:
AOnly a verbal warning (alternative)
BCivil and criminal penalties under the Forest Conservation Act, and required replanting or fee-in-lieu payment✓ Correct
CAutomatic license suspension by MREC
DA federal EPA fine only
Explanation
Failure to comply with Maryland's Forest Conservation Act can result in civil and criminal penalties, mandatory replanting, or payment of fees into the reforestation fund.
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