(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) "Compliance assistance" means an action taken by a jurisdiction with delegated authority under Subtitle 1 of this title that: (1) Corrects a violation before a formal enforcement action is necessary; or (2) Was voluntarily taken to prevent future violations. (c) "Critical Area" has the meaning stated in § 8-1802 of the Natural Resources Article. (d) (1) "Sensitive area" means an area of critical concern. (2) "Sensitive area" includes: (i) Buffers, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01; (ii) Habitat protection areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01; (iii) Modified buffer areas, as defined in COMAR 27.01.01.01; (iv) Nontidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.23.01.01; (v) Tidal wetlands, as defined in COMAR 26.24.01.02; (vi) 100-year floodplains, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01; and (vii) Stream buffers, as defined in COMAR 08.19.03.01.
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