1. A. The otherwise lawful use of any structure or land existing as of May 27, 1976, may be continued. However, a modification of an existing use or development is subject to the provisions of COMAR 08.15.02 unless the modification is exempted under COMAR 08.15.02.02.
2. B. If a non-permitted use or development is discontinued for 1 year, it may not be reestablished thereafter and any future use or development shall be in accordance with these regulations.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§1-104 and 8-409; State Government Article, §10-206; Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 26, 1976 (3:11 Md. R. 588)

Regulation .01A amended effective September 20, 1999 (26:19 Md. R. 1447)

Regulation .02A amended effective February 26, 1979 (6:4 Md. R. 276)

Regulation .03A amended effective September 20, 1999 (26:19 Md. R. 1447)

Regulation .03C adopted effective April 5, 2010 (37:7 Md. R. 569)