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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02-1" citation="COMAR 27.01.02.02-1" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="General Criteria.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A local jurisdiction shall maintain areas of public access to the shoreline, and, if possible, encourage the establishment of additional areas of shoreline access for public use, such as foot paths, scenic drives, and other public recreational facilities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall refer to all of the following complementary State statutes and regulations, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For soil erosion and sediment control, management measures shall be consistent with the requirements of Environmental Article, §§4-101—4-116, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 26.17.01;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For stormwater runoff, stormwater management measures shall be consistent with the requirements of Environmental Article, §§4-201—4-215, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 26.17.02;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>For shore erosion, shoreline stabilization measures shall be consistent with the requirements of Environmental Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 26.24.04; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any other applicable State statute or regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>