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Maryland Code, Environment § 4-801

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Compliance assistance” means an action taken by a jurisdiction with delegated authority under Subtitle 1 of this title that:

(1) Corrects a violation before a formal enforcement action is necessary; or

(2) Was voluntarily taken to prevent future violations.

(c) “Critical Area” has the meaning stated in § 8-1802 of the Natural Resources Article.

(d)(1) “Sensitive area” means an area of critical concern.

(2) “Sensitive area” includes:

(i) Buffers, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(ii) Habitat protection areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(iii) Modified buffer areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(iv) Nontidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.23.01.01;

(v) Tidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.24.01.02;

(vi) 100-year floodplains, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01; and

(vii) Stream buffers, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01.

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