Ch. 6 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(6) (I) "Program" means the critical area protection program of a local
jurisdiction.

(II) [including] "PROGRAM" INCLUDES any amendments to [it]
THE PROGRAM.

(7) (I) "Project approval" means the approval of development, other
than development by a state or local government agency, in the Chesapeake Bay Critical
Area by the appropriate local approval authority.

(II) [The term] "PROJECT APPROVAL" includes:

1. [approval] APPROVAL of subdivision plats and site plans;

2. [inclusion] INCLUSION of areas within floating zones;

3. [issuance] ISSUANCE of variances, special exceptions, and
conditional use permits; and

4. [issuance] ISSUANCE of zoning permits.
(III) [The term] "PROJECT APPROVAL" does not include building

permits.

(b) Wherever this subtitle requires Prince George's County to exercise any
power or authority [it] PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY shares with the
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the obligation imposed by
this subtitle rests on both the county and the Maryland-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission in accordance with their respective powers and authorities.

8-1803.

(b) The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article:

(1) [to] TO approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the
Commission;

(2) [to] TO transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to
or from the Commission; or

(3) [to] TO adopt, approve, or revise [rules and] regulations of the
Commission.

8-1804.

(a) The Commission consists of 26 voting members who are appointed by the
Governor, as follows:

(2) 11 individuals, appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate,
each of whom is a resident and an elected or appointed official of a local jurisdiction.
At least 1 of these 11 individuals must be an elected or appointed official of a
municipality. These individuals shall serve on the Commission only while they hold local
office. Each shall be selected from certain counties[,] or from municipalities within

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