(a) Except for permits issued for the appropriation or use of water for agricultural purposes, the Department shall prescribe a time limit not exceeding 2 years from the grant of a permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair shall begin or appropriation or use of water shall be completed.
(b) The Department shall prescribe a time limit, not more than 5 years from the grant of any permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair of reservoirs, dams, or waterway obstruction shall be completed.
(c) The Department may extend a permit-time limit for good cause shown.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5 - Appropriation or Use of Waters, Reservoirs, and Dams
Section 5-501 - Policy of State; Subtitle Supplemental to Existing Laws
Section 5-502 - Permit to Appropriate or Use State Waters
Section 5-503 - Permit to Construct or Repair Reservoirs, Dams, or Waterway Obstructions
Section 5-503.1 - Emergency Action Plans for Dams
Section 5-505 - Material to Accompany Applications for Permits
Section 5-506 - Processing Applications; Hearings
Section 5-507 - Grant or Denial of Permits; Conditions of Permits
Section 5-510 - Permit Time Limits to Begin and Complete Work
Section 5-511 - Periodic Review of Appropriation and Use of Water; Correction of Permits
Section 5-512 - Application and Construction of Subtitle
Section 5-513 - Enforcement of Subtitle by Injunction
Section 5-514 - Penalty for Violation of Subtitle