Maryland § 4-801

§ 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.

    (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.