Md. Code, Environment § 15-803
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 15-803, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§15–803.
Official statutory text
(a) The Department may adopt regulations reasonably necessary for the administration of this subtitle. Regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b) In adopting regulations under this subtitle, the Department shall recognize the basic and essential resource utilization aspect of the surface mining industry and the importance of the industry to the economic well-being of the State.
(b) In adopting regulations under this subtitle, the Department shall recognize the basic and essential resource utilization aspect of the surface mining industry and the importance of the industry to the economic well-being of the State.
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