(a) There is a Water Management Administration in the Department. (b) (1) The Administration shall be adequately staffed and organized to carry out the provisions of this title and at salaries provided in the State budget. (2) Subject to the Secretary’s authority as provided in Title 1 of this article, the Administration’s staff shall be appointed and removed in […]
(a) The Department has general supervisory power, regulation, and control over the water resources of the State within the boundaries of the tidal waters as provided in this article. (b) The Department shall exercise to the fullest extent possible the State’s responsibility for its water resources by planning and supervising multiple purpose development and conservation of the […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Commercial activity” means a project or activity undertaken for consideration, regardless of whether a profit is made. (ii) “Commercial activity” includes: 1. A subdivision; 2. A development; and 3. Constructing or operating a marina. (3) “Commercial building” means a building that is used primarily for commercial activity. (4) “Development” means a […]
(a) (1) It is the intent of the General Assembly to establish consolidated procedures and notice and hearing requirements for Subtitles 5 and 9 of this title and Titles 14, 15, and 16 of this article in order to ensure efficient review and consistent decision making. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of the State Government Article, public notice on […]
