1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) Abatement.

      1. (a) “Abatement” means the elimination of the violation;
      2. (b) “Abatement” includes stabilization of the site.
   2. (2) “Restoration” means returning the affected area to its previous condition prior to the violation.
   3. (3) “Violator” means a contractor, property owner, or any other person who committed, assisted, authorized, or participated in the violation.

   4. (4) Violation.

      1. (a) “Violation” means an act that violates the provisions of this subtitle or Natural Resources Article, Title 8, Subtitle 18, Annotated Code of Maryland.

      2. (b) “Violation” includes:

         1. (i) Clearing, disturbance of the Buffer, construction of unpermitted structures, grading in the Critical Area without a permit, grading in the Critical Area beyond the allowable limits authorized by a local jurisdiction, and exceedance of allowable lot coverage limits; and
         2. (ii) Failure to comply with the deadlines required under Regulation .03 of this chapter.

Authority: Natural Resources Article, §§8-1806, 8-1808(c), 8-1809, 8-1815, and 8-1815.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: December 11, 2025 (52:24 Md. R. 1199)