Section 8-1808.4 – Structures on Piers
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Nonwater–dependent project” means a temporary or permanent structure that, by reason of its intrinsic nature, use, or operation, does not require location in, on, or over State or private wetlands. (ii) “Nonwater–dependent project” includes: 1. A dwelling unit on a pier; 2. A restaurant, a shop, an office, […]
Section 8-1815.1 – Cutting or Clearing Trees
(a) (1) The provisions of this section are in addition to any other sanction, remedy, or penalty provided by law. (2) This section does not apply to any cutting or clearing of trees that is allowed under regulations adopted by the Commission under this subtitle. (b) If a person cuts or clears or plans to cut or clear trees […]
Section 8-1316 – Agreements Between Secretary and County or Designated Agency
The Secretary may enter into agreements with any respective county affected or its duly designated agency to acquire land or other property to accomplish the purposes of this subtitle. The Secretary may obligate the Department to reimburse the county up to 50% for the cost of the land or other property, plus 50% for the […]
Section 8-1317 – Annual Acquisition Program
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency shall prepare an annual program for acquisition of land or other property within the area affected by the Watershed plan, showing total acreage proposed for purchase during the coming fiscal year, for the purposes of this subtitle, together with estimated costs of the annual program.
Section 8-1318 – Acquisitions by County Governing Body or Designated Agency in Anticipation of Matching Money by Department
The appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency may acquire land or other property in anticipation of matching money of the Department, when, in the sole discretion of the appropriate county governing body or its duly designated agency, acquisition of the land is deemed immediately essential to safeguard and preserve the Watershed plan.
Section 8-1319 – Police Power Not Limited or Restricted
The provisions of this subtitle may not limit or restrict the State or county police power on any acquired land.
Section 8-1801 – Declaration of Public Policy
(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The Chesapeake and the Atlantic Coastal Bays and their tributaries are natural resources of great significance to the State and the nation, and their beauty, their ecological value, and their economic impact all reach far beyond any one local jurisdiction; (2) The shoreline and adjacent lands, particularly the buffer […]
Section 8-1802 – Definitions; Parties Subject to Obligation Imposed by Subtitle
(a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Atlantic Coastal Bays” means the Assawoman, Isle of Wight, Sinepuxent, Newport, and Chincoteague Bays. (3) “Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area” means the initial planning area identified under § 8–1807 of this subtitle. (4) “Buffer” means an existing, naturally vegetated area, or an area established in vegetation and […]
Section 8-1803 – Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Commission Created; Authority of Secretary
(a) There is a Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays in the Department. (b) The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article: (1) To approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the Commission; (2) To transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to or from the Commission; or (3) To […]
Section 8-1804 – Composition, Compensation, Terms, Vacancies, and Quorum of Commission
(a) (1) The Commission consists of 29 voting members who are appointed by the Governor, as follows: (i) A full–time chairman, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor; (ii) 13 individuals, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate, each of whom is a resident and an […]