Section 4-801 - Definitions

(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.