Ch. 21

2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Obsolete reference in § 9-204(m)(5)(ii) of the Environment Article.

Occurred: As a result of a change to Rule 18 of the Rules of the Senate of
Maryland, adopted January 24, 2001.

16-104.

(b)     (3) The Board of Public Works may issue a license for a project involving
the construction of a dwelling unit or other non-water dependent structure on a pier
located on State wetlands if:

(iv) The project is located in an intensely developed area, as
designated in programs adopted or approved by the [Chesapeake Bay] Critical Area
Commission FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS under Title 8,
Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article; and

(c)      (2) The Secretary may issue a permit for a project involving the
construction of a dwelling unit or other non-water dependent structure on a pier
located on private wetlands if:

(iv) The project is located in an intensely developed area, as
designated in programs adopted or approved by the [Chesapeake Bay] Critical Area
Commission FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS under Title 8,
Subtitle 18 of the Natural Resources Article; and

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Misnomer in § 16-104(b)(3)(iv) and (c)(2)(iv) of the Environment
Article.

Occurred: As a result of Ch. 433, Acts of 2002.
16-105.

(a) The Department, jointly with the [Chesapeake Bay] Critical Area
Commission FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS, shall:

(1)     Review existing regulations applicable to the construction of piers
and bulkheads in the tidal wetlands of the State and in the Chesapeake Bay Critical
Area; and

(2)     By regulation, develop a procedure to avoid duplication of regulatory
jurisdiction by the State and local jurisdictions concerning the construction of piers
and bulkheads in the tidal wetlands of the State and in the Chesapeake Bay Critical
Area.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Misnomer in § 16-105(a) of the Environment Article.

Occurred: As a result of Ch. 433, Acts of 2002.

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