Md. Code, Environment § 5-510
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 5-510, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§5–510.
Official statutory text
(a) Except for permits issued for the appropriation or use of water for agricultural purposes, the Department shall prescribe a time limit not exceeding 2 years from the grant of a permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair shall begin or appropriation or use of water shall be completed.
(b) The Department shall prescribe a time limit, not more than 5 years from the grant of any permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair of reservoirs, dams, or waterway obstruction shall be completed.
(c) The Department may extend a permit-time limit for good cause shown.
(b) The Department shall prescribe a time limit, not more than 5 years from the grant of any permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair of reservoirs, dams, or waterway obstruction shall be completed.
(c) The Department may extend a permit-time limit for good cause shown.
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