Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Plat Approval
Section 5-204 - Tentative Plat Approval

(a)    A planning commission may provide in the subdivision regulations or practice for tentative approval of a plat before completion of improvements or installation of utilities.
    (b)    Tentative approval of a plat shall be revocable and may not be indicated on the plat.
    (c)    (1)    Instead of requiring the completion of improvements and installation of utilities before the final approval of a plat, a planning commission may accept security approved by the local jurisdiction to secure the construction of improvements and installation of utilities.
        (2)    Forms of security accepted by a planning commission under paragraph (1) of this subsection:
            (i)    shall specify the time for completion and specifications set by or in accordance with the subdivision regulations of the planning commission;
            (ii)    may include a bond with surety, an irrevocable letter of credit, or any other form of security approved by the local jurisdiction; and
            (iii)    may be enforced by any appropriate legal or equitable remedy.