# Natural Resources (GNR)

## Title 8. Waters

### Subtitle 2. Conservation and Management of State Waters -- in General

#### Section 8-203.1

The Secretary:

(1) Using eligible funding sources, may purchase environmental outcomes, as defined in Sec. 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.

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