1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Compliance assistance” means an action taken by a jurisdiction with delegated authority under Subtitle 1 of this title that:

   1. (1) Corrects a violation before a formal enforcement action is necessary; or
   2. (2) Was voluntarily taken to prevent future violations.
3. (c) “Critical Area” has the meaning stated in § 8-1802 of the Natural Resources Article.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Sensitive area” means an area of critical concern.

   2. (2) “Sensitive area” includes:

      1. (i) Buffers, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
      2. (ii) Habitat protection areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
      3. (iii) Modified buffer areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01;
      4. (iv) Nontidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.23.01.01;
      5. (v) Tidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.24.01.02;
      6. (vi) 100-year floodplains, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01; and
      7. (vii) Stream buffers, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 517, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2019, c. 518, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.