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... or information about the Critical Area Program or questions relating to State oversight of local programs, e-mail us or call 410-260-3460

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Critical Area Commission
1804 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Telephone:410-260-3460
Fax:410-974-5338

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Proposed Regulations

Draft Comprehensive Update​


The Commission is updating the Critical Area regulations located in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Title 27. The purpose of this proposal includes:

  • Repealing outdated provisions or definitions that are not used in the text (the original provisions were enacted in 1986).
  • Performing stylistic changes (bring text up to current Division of State Documents standards).
  • Adding new definitions.
  • Clarifying or making corrective changes.

Click here to view the draft proposal.

These regulations are currently published in the November 1, 2024 edition of the Maryland Register. The public comment period closes on December 2, 2024. Please direct any questions or comments to Lisa Hoerger,​ at lisa.hoerger@maryland.gov.

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