§ 4–801
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 4-801 (2026)
Title 4. Water Management
Subtitle 8. Report on Environmental Violations
§ 4–801LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Compliance assistance” means an action taken by a jurisdiction with delegated authority under Subtitle 1 of this title that:
(1)
Corrects a violation before a formal enforcement action is necessary; or
(2)
Was voluntarily taken to prevent future violations.
(c)
“Critical Area” has the meaning stated in § 8–1802 of the Natural Resources Article.
(d)
(1)
“Sensitive area” means an area of critical concern.
(2)
“Sensitive area” includes:
(i)
Buffers, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
(ii)
Habitat protection areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
(iii)
Modified buffer areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
(iv)
Nontidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.23.01.01;
(v)
Tidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.24.01.02;
(vi)
100–year floodplains, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01; and
(vii)
Stream buffers, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01.