Regulations

In order to ensure consistency, address local concerns, provide clear and flexible standards, and respond to innovative development and construction techniques, the Commission amends its existing regulations and adopts new regulations when necessary.

This content area provides information on how to access the existing Critical Area regulations found in the Code of Maryland Regulations, Title 27, and how to access the Critical Area Law, found in the Natural Resources Article, Title 8, Subtitle 18.

Also, the links below provide updated information on current drafts or proposals sent to the Administrative, Executive, Legislative and Regulatory (AELR) Committee or the Critical Area Commission. Additional information about the Critical Area regulations can be obtained by contacting the Critical Area Commission’s Regulations Coordinator, Lisa Hoerger, at lisa.hoerger@maryland.gov or at 410-260-3478. ​

• Existing Regulations​
• Proposed Regulations
  
• Table of regulations amended in Title 27 since 2008 with codifications​.