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§ 1-1311. Construction or improvement projects adjacent to or crossing waterways

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Definitions; General Provisions [Titles 1-3] (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 13. Miscellaneous (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1311
§ 1-1311. Construction or improvement projects adjacent to or crossing waterways
Currentness
In general
(a) A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement project involving a bridge or other transportation facility that is adjacent to or crosses a waterway, shall consider any reasonable and appropriate measures to provide or improve in the vicinity of the bridge or other transportation facility water access for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or any other nonmotorized water dependent recreational activity.
Standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and facilities
(b) A county or municipality, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and interested stakeholders, shall establish:
(1) standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and other transportation facilities to be considered for the provision or improvement of water access under this section; and
(2) best practices and cost effective strategies for accommodating water access under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 140, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1311, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-1311
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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