Maryland Natural Resources Section 8-1803

      (a)      There is a Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays in the Department.

      (b)      The Secretary has no authority under Title 1 of this article:

            (1)      To approve, alter, or amend the policies or programs of the Commission;

            (2)      To transfer, assign, or reassign statutory functions or activities to or from the Commission; or

            (3)      To adopt, approve, or revise regulations of the Commission.