§ 4-801
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§4–801.
(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.
(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.