Maryland Natural Resources Section 5-430

      (a)      In order to implement the Green Shores Program, the Department may:

            (1)      Enter into contractual agreements with other State agencies, local governments, nonprofit corporations, and private citizens who receive payments or grants;

            (2)      Set priorities by watersheds for the dissemination of grants and payments; and

            (3)      Adopt regulations.

      (b)      Any contractual agreement that the Department enters into under the Green Shores Program shall specify the terms of the grant or payment.