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A Maryland real estate agent is advising a client about properties within the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. Which of the following statements about Critical Area regulations is NOT accurate?

Correct Answer

C) The Critical Area Act applies only to properties directly abutting the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and does not affect inland properties.

The statement that the Critical Area Act applies only to properties directly abutting the shoreline is NOT accurate. The Critical Area is defined as all land within 1,000 feet of the mean high-water line of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. This means inland properties that are within 1,000 feet of a tributary—even if they do not directly front the water—are subject to Critical Area regulations. The Act's reach extends well beyond properties that physically abut the shoreline.

Answer Options
A
Local jurisdictions are responsible for implementing Critical Area land use programs under criteria set by the Critical Area Commission.
B
Properties within the Critical Area may be subject to restrictions on vegetation removal within the 100-foot buffer zone adjacent to the water.
C
The Critical Area Act applies only to properties directly abutting the Chesapeake Bay shoreline and does not affect inland properties.
D
Violations of Critical Area regulations can result in civil penalties and mandatory restoration of disturbed areas.

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