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Critical Area Commission
1804 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Telephone:410-260-3460
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Proposed Regulations

Draft Enforcement, Project Applications, and Notice Requirements for State and Local Government Projects


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

  • Adding to COMAR the enforcement requirements found in the Natural Resources Article §§8-1808, 8-1815, and 8-1815.1​, Annotated Code of Maryland.
  • Increasing the public notice timeline for State and local government projects from 15 days to 30 days in COMAR 27.03.01.03.
  • Updating the type and number of project applications a local government submits to Commission staff for their review and comment in COMAR 27.03.01.04.

The proposed regulations are in the August 22, 2025 edtion of the Maryland Register which you can find here​.

Commission staff welcomes public comments through September 22, 2025. Please direct any comments to Kate Durant at (410) 260-3477 or at [email protected].

Any questions can be directed to Lisa Hoerger at (410) 260-3478 or at ​ [email protected]

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