# Environment (GEN)

## Title 5. Water Resources

### Subtitle 2. Organization and Authority of Unit Pertaining to Water and Water Resources -- in General

#### Section 5-203.2

(a) In this section, "dam safety permit" means a permit issued under Sec. 5-503 of this title for the construction, reconstruction, repair, removal, or modification of a dam.

(b) This section does not apply to a reservoir, dam, waterway obstruction, or small pond that is exempt from permit requirements under Sec. 5-503(b) of this title.

(c) The application for a dam safety permit shall include the estimated project construction cost.

(d) Prior to the issuance of a dam safety permit, the Department shall collect a dam safety permit fee.

(e) The dam safety permit fee:

  (1) Shall be based on the estimated project construction cost; and

  (2) May not exceed 3% of the estimated project construction cost.

(f) Fees collected under this section shall be paid into the Private Dam Repair Fund established under Sec. 5-509.2 of this title.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)