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<section number="30-303" name="Purposes" law="code" slug="sec-30-303" node_id="PTIITI17PULOLAPRGECOMA_SUBTITLE_30AG_DIV3PUDERI_S30-303PU">
  <text>The regulations in this Division are established for the following purposes:</text>
  <level label="a">
    <text>Implement the policies of the Prince George's County General Plan and the Green Infrastructure Plan relating to the Rural and Agricultural Areas;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>Preserve ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the County, including streams, stream valleys, flood plains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, habitats, scenic vistas and scenic corridors;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>Retain agricultural land and augment other local and state programs certified in accordance with the Code of Maryland Regulations for the preservation of agricultural land;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>Maintain rural character;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>Limit non-agricultural uses;</text>
  </level>
  <level label="f">
    <text>Conserve and protect biodiversity, wildlife and aquatic habitat; and</text>
  </level>
  <level label="g">
    <text>Promote tourism through the preservation of scenic resources.</text>
  </level>
</section>
