(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Definitions; General Provisions
Title 1 - Definitions; General Provisions
Section 1-1301 - Resident Agents
Section 1-1302 - Adoption of Regulations by Reference
Section 1-1303 - Publication of Regulations
Section 1-1304 - Civil Penalties
Section 1-1305 - Outdoor Advertising Signs
Section 1-1306 - Compliance With Workers' Compensation Act
Section 1-1308 - Affordable Housing Programs
Section 1-1309 - Street Lighting Equipment
Section 1-1310 - Swimming Pool Automated External Defibrillator Programs
Section 1-1312 - Penalties for Failure to Register and Renew Alarm System
Section 1-1313 - Program to Evaluate Complaints of Drainage Defects