Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 27 - CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS
Subtitle 01 - CRITERIA FOR LOCAL CRITICAL AREA PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Chapter 27.01.09 - Habitat Protection Areas in the Critical Area
Section 27.01.09.03 - Threatened and Endangered Species and Species in Need of Conservation

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 27.01.09.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Repealed

B. Policy. In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall provide protection for threatened and endangered species, species in need of conservation, and their habitats in the Critical Area.

C. Criteria. In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall use the following criteria:

(1) Protection of the habitats of threatened and endangered species and species in need of conservation in cooperation -with the expertise of the Department of Natural Resources and other appropriate public agencies and private organizations.

(2) These programs shall consist of at least one of the following elements:
(a) Designation of a protection area around each of the habitats occurring in the jurisdiction within which development and other disturbances shall be prohibited, unless it can be shown that the development or disturbance will not have or cause adverse impacts on these habitats; or

(b) Protection of the habitats of threatened and endangered species and species in need of conservation by means of acquisition, conservation easements, cooperative agreements with landowners, special provisions in forest management and soil conservation plans, or other methods approved by the Commission

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