(c) (1) In this subsection, "coordinate" means a number which determines
the position of any point in a north or south and an east or west direction in relation
to any other point in the same coordinate system.

(2) The plat shall be legible, drawn accurately and to scale and shall be
submitted for recordation using black ink on transparent mylar, or linen or black-line
photo process comparable to original quality that will conform to archival standards.
The State Highway Administration may substitute microfilm aperture cards showing
property or rights-of-way to be acquired or granted. Microfilm aperture cards must
meet archival standards for permanent records.

(3) The plat shall contain the courses and distances of all lines drawn on

the plat.

(4) With respect to all curved lines, the plat shall show the length of all
radii, arcs, and tangents and the courses and distances of all chords.

(5) The plat shall contain a north arrow which represents and designates
either true or magnetic meridian as of a date specified on the plat or shall be
referenced to a recognized coordinate system within the county.

(6) All courses shown on the plat shall be calculated from the plat

meridian.

(7) No distance on the plat may be marked "more or less" except on lines
which begin, terminate, or bind on a marsh, stream, or any body of water.

(8) The plat shall show the position by coordinates of not less than four
markers set in convenient places within the subdivision in a manner so that the
position of one marker is visible from the position of one other marker. From these
markers, commonly called "traverse points", every corner and line can be readily
calculated and marked on the ground. These markers shall [be made of hard durable
stone or concrete and shall be planted at least three feet into the ground] COMPLY
WITH STANDARDS THAT THE STATE BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS
SETS BY REGULATION UNDER § 15-208 OF THE BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND
PROFESSIONS ARTICLE.

(9) If the subdivision lies in an area where a recognized coordinate
system already is established and traverse points of the system can be found and
used, the coordinate values shall be marked in the same datum as those on the points
found and identified by datum on the plat. In this case no markers are required, but
the owner of land shall comply with all other requirements.

(10) A certificate stating that the requirement of this subsection, as far as
it concerns the making of the plat and setting of the markers, shall be put on the plat
and signed by the owner of the land shown on the plat to the best of his knowledge
and by the professional land surveyor or property line surveyor preparing it.

(d) Three linen copies of the plat shall be mailed or delivered to the clerk. The
fee is $5 for each set of plats, except that a fee is not required for plats or microfilm
aperture cards showing property or rights-of-way to be acquired or granted by the
State Highway Administration.