Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1311

This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1311, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.

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§1–1311.

Official statutory text

(a) A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement project involving a bridge or other transportation facility that is adjacent to or crosses a waterway, shall consider any reasonable and appropriate measures to provide or improve in the vicinity of the bridge or other transportation facility water access for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or any other nonmotorized water dependent recreational activity.

(b) A county or municipality, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and interested stakeholders, shall establish:

(1) standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and other transportation facilities to be considered for the provision or improvement of water access under this section; and

(2) best practices and cost effective strategies for accommodating water access under this section.

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