Maryland § 21-303
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-303, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-303.
(a) The owners of 75% of the real property in a proposed district, or 75% of the owners of real property in a proposed district, may present a written petition to the governing body of each county where the property lies to request the creation of a shore erosion control district.
(b) The petition shall describe the proposed boundaries of the shore erosion control district.
(c) (1) On receipt of a petition, the governing body of the county shall refer the petition to the Department of Natural Resources.
(2) (i) The Department of Natural Resources shall review the petition and submit a report to the governing body of the county.
(ii) The report shall contain:
1. the Department’s recommendation concerning the feasibility and need for a shore erosion control district;
2. a description of the area to be included in the shore erosion control district;
3. plans for erosion control; and
4. estimated costs for any projects recommended for erosion control.
(d) On receipt of the report, the governing body of the county may:
(1) establish the shore erosion control district; and
(2) designate the area to be included in the shore erosion control district.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-303
What does Maryland Code § 21-303 cover?
Section 21-303 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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