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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 08.02.16.02" title_num="08" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="16" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Certified seed” or “certified oyster” means seed oysters having zero prevalence and intensity of MSX and dermo at the time of planting, as determined by current technology.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Oyster recovery areas (ORA)” means the geographic areas in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries designated for management actions.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Zones” means geographic areas within oyster recovery areas where specific management actions may occur and which are designated as Zones A, B, or C.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>