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§ 4-801. Definitions.

MD Env Code § 4-801 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Compliance assistance” means an action taken by a jurisdiction with delegated authority under Subtitle 1 of this title that:

(1)    Corrects a violation before a formal enforcement action is necessary; or

(2)    Was voluntarily taken to prevent future violations.

(c)    “Critical Area” has the meaning stated in § 8–1802 of the Natural Resources Article.

(d)    (1)    “Sensitive area” means an area of critical concern.

(2)    “Sensitive area” includes:

(i)    Buffers, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(ii)    Habitat protection areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(iii)    Modified buffer areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;

(iv)    Nontidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.23.01.01;

(v)    Tidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.24.01.02;

(vi)    100–year floodplains, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01; and

(vii)    Stream buffers, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01.

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