Md. Code, Environment § 5-609
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 5-609, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§5–609.
Official statutory text
(a) This subtitle shall be liberally construed to effectuate its intents and purposes.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to be in derogation of any powers or State laws, but shall be regarded as supplemental and in addition to powers conferred by other laws.
(b) This subtitle may not be construed to be in derogation of any powers or State laws, but shall be regarded as supplemental and in addition to powers conferred by other laws.
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