Sec. 32-216. Short Title; Purpose
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 32-216 (2026)
Sec. 32-216. Short Title; PurposeLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The provisions of this Division shall constitute and be known as the "Nontidal Wetland Protection Ordinance" of Prince George's County, Maryland.
(b)
Prince George's County has established a comprehensive program for the protection, conservation and regulation of nontidal wetlands. The goal of this program is to ensure no net loss of nontidal wetland acreage and function and to strive for a net resource gain in the County. This program is to be administered by the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement under the provisions of this Ordinance.
(c)
It is the intent of Prince George's County to protect the County's nontidal wetland resources through a comprehensive Countywide program in cooperation with State and Federal agencies. Through this program further degradation and losses of nontidal wetlands will be prevented wherever possible. Where losses are unavoidable, these losses will be offset through restoration or creation of nontidal wetlands.
(d)
The provisions of this Ordinance are adopted pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article, Section 8-1201, et seq., and Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 08.05.04.22 and are subject to the provisions described therein.