Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 27. Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays |
Subtitle 01. CRITERIA FOR LOCAL CRITICAL AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT |
Chapter 27.01.04. Shore Erosion Protection Works |
Sec. 27.01.04.02. Policies
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In developing their Critical Area programs, local jurisdictions shall follow these policies in regard to shore erosion protection works:
A. Encourage the protection of rapidly eroding portions of the shoreline in the Critical Area by public and private landowners;
B. Where such measures can effectively and practically reduce or prevent shore erosion, encourage the use of nonstructural shore protection measures in order to conserve and protect plant, fish, and wildlife habitat.