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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 27.01.04.02" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Policies.">
  <text>In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall follow these policies when addressing shoreline stabilization measures:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Encourage the preservation of the natural shoreline.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Encourage public and private landowners to protect significantly eroding portions of the shoreline in the Critical Area; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In order to conserve and protect plant, fish, and wildlife habitat, encourage the use of appropriate shoreline stabilization measures that effectively and practically reduce shore erosion.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>