§ 8–203.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Nat. Res. § 8-203.1 (2026)
Title 8. Waters
Subtitle 2. Conservation and Management of State Waters -- in General
§ 8–203.1LinkCopy Citation
The Secretary:
(1)
Using eligible funding sources, may purchase environmental outcomes, as defined in § 8–2A–01 of this title, that provide for cost–effective long–term or permanent green or blue infrastructure projects that:
(i)
Improve the water quality of Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay; and
(ii)
Are located in the Susquehanna River watershed; and
(2)
Shall consult with the secretary of the environmental agency of the state in which the project is located to ensure that:
(i)
The state supports the project; and
(ii)
For the purchased environmental outcomes, there is mutual agreement as to the allocation of credits to the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load’s watershed implementation plans.