In this chapter, “shoreline stabilization measure” has the meaning stated in COMAR 27.01.01.01. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to a structure that is, by necessity, associated with a water-dependent facility under COMAR 27.01.03. In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall follow these policies when addressing shoreline stabilization measures: Encourage the preservation of the natural shoreline. Encourage public and private landowners to protect significantly eroding portions of the shoreline in the Critical Area; and 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. In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall satisfy these criteria when addressing shoreline stabilization measures: In accordance with COMAR 26.24.04.01-1, adherence to the structural shoreline stabilization maps developed and maintained by the Department of the Environment; In accordance with Environment Article, §16-201(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 26.24.04.01, prohibition of the use of a structural shoreline stabilization measure in an area where no significant shore erosion occurs; Performance of mitigation measures applicable to the type of shoreline stabilization measure to be undertaken, as specified in the Commission form entitled “Shoreline Stabilization Measure Buffer Management Plan”; and In accordance with COMAR 26.24.04.01-3 and 27.01.09.01-3, delivery to the Commission of an approved buffer management plan for each approved shoreline stabilization measure. Natural Resources Article, §§8-1806, 8-1808(c), 8-1808.4(a), and 8-1811, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: May 13, 1986 (12:24 Md. R. 2352) COMAR 14.15 became effective upon the enactment of Resolution No. 37 (SJ 9), Acts of 1986. COMAR 14.15.04 recodified to COMAR 27.01.04 in August, 1992 Regulation .01 amended effective March 6, 2023 (50:4 Md. R. 123) Regulation .01-1 amended effective March 6, 2023 (50:4 Md. R. 123) Regulation .02 amended effective March 6, 2023 (50:4 Md. R. 123) Regulation .03 amended effective March 6, 2023 (50:4 Md. R. 123) Regulation .03C adopted effective September 2, 2013 (40:17 Md. R. 1421)