(a) The planning commission of a county that is located on the tidal waters of the State shall designate in the comprehensive plan areas on or near the tidal waters for:
(1) loading, unloading, and processing finfish and shellfish; and
(2) docking and mooring commercial fishing boats and vessels.
(b) The areas designated under subsection (a) of this section shall be geographically located to:
(1) facilitate the commercial harvesting of finfish and shellfish; and
(2) ensure reasonable access to the waterways of the State by commercial watermen.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division I - Single-Jurisdiction Planning and Zoning
Subtitle 1 - Requirement and Elements
Section 3-101 - Plan Required; Municipal Inclusion
Section 3-102 - Elements -- Noncharter Counties and Municipal Corporations
Section 3-103 - Development Regulations Element
Section 3-104 - Sensitive Areas Element
Section 3-105 - Transportation Element
Section 3-106 - Water Resources Element
Section 3-107 - Mineral Resources Element
Section 3-108 - Community Facilities Element
Section 3-109 - Areas of Critical State Concern Element
Section 3-110 - Goals and Objectives Element
Section 3-111 - Land Use Element
Section 3-112 - Municipal Growth Element