PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor                             Ch. 574

channelward of the existing structure. Repair or replacement may include riprap placed
along the base of the bulkhead, provided that the riprap shall not extend more than 10
feet channelward of the bulkhead;

(iii) To fill near shore shallow water bottom extending no more than 35
feet channelward of the mean high water line provided the fill area is less than 500 feet in
length parallel to the fast land for the purpose of shore erosion control by landscaping
and wetland plant establishment;

(iv) To construct or repair a private noncommercial boat ramp
provided the ramp does not exceed 12 feet in width and extend more than 30 feet
channelward of the mean high water line; or

(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; and

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

(5)     The provisions for periodic maintenance dredging under paragraph (4)
of this subsection 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 do 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;

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