(a) In many areas of the State much of the wetlands have been lost or despoiled by unregulated dredging, dumping, filling, and like activities, and the remaining wetlands are in jeopardy of being lost or despoiled by these and other activities. The loss or despoliation: (1) Will affect adversely, if not eliminate entirely, the value of the […]
(a) Except as specifically provided in this title, a riparian owner may not be deprived of any right, privilege, or enjoyment of riparian ownership that the riparian owner had prior to July 1, 1970. (b) The provisions of this title do not transfer the title or ownership of any land or interest in land.
(a) This section does not apply to a nonwater–dependent project located on State or private wetlands in Prince George’s County. (b) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Board of Public Works may not issue a license to authorize a nonwater–dependent project located on State […]
(a) The Department, jointly with the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, shall: (1) Review existing regulations applicable to the construction of piers and bulkheads in the tidal wetlands of the State and in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area; and (2) By regulation, develop a procedure to avoid duplication of regulatory jurisdiction by the […]
(a) (1) A person that undertakes or authorizes an activity that requires a license or permit under this title shall: (i) Hire a licensed marine contractor to do the work; or (ii) Be a licensed marine contractor. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a residential or commercial property owner shall be exempt from the requirement to be or to […]
(a) (1) This section applies to a development project to expand a marina that historically operated as a working marina for the sole purpose of supporting aquaculture or seafood operations. (2) This section does not apply to a development project to expand a marina if the existing or expanded marina is used to allow a person to moor, […]
