Hearing Sept. 15: Bill 35-26 Exempts Farm Brush Management from Forest Conservation Rules
MCCouncilJul 24, 2026
The County Council will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on Bill 35-26, which would clarify that forest conservation requirements do not apply to routine vegetation maintenance performed in conformance with certain federal standards on agricultural land. The bill generally amends county forest conservation law. Sign-up deadline is September 14, 2026 at 2 p.m.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22, 2026”, received Jul 24, 2026.
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2026-09-14
deadline — Deadline to sign up to testify at Sept. 15 public hearing (by 2 p.m.)
2026-09-15
hearing — Public hearing on Bill 35-26 – Forest Conservation brush management exemption for agricultural land (1:30 p.m.)
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