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<section article="gnr" article_name="Natural Resources" number="3-503" title_number="3" title_name="Environmental Programs" subtitle_number="5" subtitle_name="Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program">
  <level label="a">
    <text>On or before July 1, 2023, the Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle, including regulations:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Designating irreplaceable natural areas on State–owned land managed by the Department; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Establishing management objectives for irreplaceable natural areas, including:</text>
      <level label="i">
        <text>A map depicting boundaries for each area;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="ii">
        <text>A description of the unique features and threats for each area; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iii">
        <text>Compatible and incompatible activities for each area.</text>
      </level>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>On or before July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter, the Secretary shall review and, if warranted, update the regulations required under this section.</text>
  </level>
</section>
