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Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 3-113

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(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.

§3–114. NOT IN EFFECT

** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2020 PER CHAPTERS 713 AND 714 OF 2019 **

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Area median income” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(3) “Low–income housing” means housing that is affordable for a household with an aggregate annual income that is below 60% of the area median income.

(4) “Workforce housing” has the meaning stated in § 4–1801 of the Housing and Community Development Article.

(b) A housing element may include goals, objectives, policies, plans, and standards.

(c) A housing element shall address the need for affordable housing within the local jurisdiction, including:

(1) workforce housing; and

(2) low–income housing.

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