The General Assembly declares that flood prevention, conservation, sediment or erosion protection, and prevention of urban development within the Watershed is a public benefit and conducive to the public health, safety, and welfare.

Added by Acts 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., c. 4, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2.

Formerly Art. 66C, § 411A.