§ 5–511
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Envir. § 5-511 (2026)
Title 5. Water Resources
Subtitle 5. Appropriation or Use of Waters, Reservoirs, and Dams
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The Department shall review triennially every appropriation and use of water for which a required permit is granted, to ascertain if the appropriation and use of water is being made according to quantity limitations and other conditions established by permit. Unless a permit is for the periodic appropriation or use of water for agricultural purposes, the Department shall correct a permit where the total quantity of water permitted to be appropriated and used is not used or needed.