# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 18. Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program

#### Section 8-1803

(a) There is a Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays in the Department.

(b) The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article:

  (1) To approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the Commission;

  (2) To transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to or from the Commission; or

  (3) To adopt, approve, or revise regulations of the Commission.

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