Ch. 388

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(V) TO MAINTENANCE DREDGE A MOORING, PRIVATE OR
COMMERCIAL BOAT RAMP, MOBILE BOAT HOIST SLIP, OR MARINE RAILWAY
WHEN NO MORE THAN 100 CUBIC YARDS OF MATERIAL NOR AN AREA GREATER
THAN 1,500 SQUARE FEET NEED TO BE DREDGED.

(4) With respect to the maintenance dredging of
projects in State wetlands for which a license is to be issued,
the license may include provision for periodic maintenance
dredging if recommended by the report of the Secretary provided
that the maintenance dredging be effected:

(i) Within the area, depth and in conformity
with other limitations contained in the license;

(ii) That no more than 500 cubic yards of
material be dredged at each maintenance dredging to restore
licensed works;

(iii) That the material from maintenance
dredging be deposited upon the designated or other upland site
approved by the Secretary;

(iv) That the Secretary be notified and approve
of each maintenance dredging operation,

(5) The provisions for periodic maintenance dredging
under the aforementioned conditions shall be effective for no
more than 6 years beyond the date of issuance of the license.

(6)  If the licensee desires to continue maintenance
dredging beyond the expiration date authorized in paragraph (5)
of this subsection, the licensee must obtain a new license by
submitting an application to the Board for review in accordance
with the procedures of this section.

(d)  The provisions of this section dp not apply to any
operation for: (1) Dredging and filling being conducted as of
July 1, 1970, as authorized under the terms of an appropriate
permit or license granted under the provisions of existing State
and federal law; (2) dredging of seafood products by any licensed
operator, harvesting of seaweed, or mosquito control and
abatement as approved by the Department of Agriculture; or (3)
improvement of wildlife habitat or agricultural drainage ditches
as approved by an appropriate unit.

(e)  Any person who violates any provision of this section
is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person is
subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 with costs imposed in the
discretion of the court.

9-306.

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