§ 1–601.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 1-601.1 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions; Enforcement
Subtitle 6. Public Participation in the Permitting Process
§ 1–601.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person applying for a permit listed under § 1–601(a) of this subtitle shall include in the permit application the EJ Score from the Maryland EJ tool for the census tract where the applicant is seeking a permit, unless the permit requires the applicant to use a tool developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(b)
On receiving an application for a permit listed under § 1–601(a) of this subtitle, the Department shall, in accordance with regulations adopted under this section, review the EJ Score for the census tract where the applicant is seeking a permit using the Maryland EJ tool to verify the applicant’s information.
(c)
The Department shall adopt regulations to implement this section.