Maryland regulations

Maryland Department of the Environment reissues General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations (Permit No. 25AF, NPDES MDG01) effective immediately, replacing the expired July 7, 2025 permit, with revisions based on public hearings and comme…

Maryland Department of Natural Resources closes the 2025-2026 commercial yellow perch fishery in the Upper Bay effective March 21, 2026, while Chester and Patuxent River fisheries remain open through March 31, 2026.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources permits sponge crab imports only between May 11 and July 20, 2026, requiring dealers and processors to provide bills of sale or lading from the origin jurisdiction.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources sets commercial mature female hard crab catch limits for Chesapeake Bay tidal waters from April 1 through June 30, 2026, ranging from 2 to 16 bushels daily based on license type.

Maryland Department of Natural Resources sets maximum prices for fresh oyster shell at $4.75–$5.75 per bushel and hauling-planting services at $2.50 per bushel, effective April 1, 2026.

Maryland Department of Health amends Medicaid Managed Care Program regulations to clarify MCO accreditation, update enrollee identification and pharmacy requirements, specify incentive disclosures, establish 7-day preauthorization timelines, and ext…

Maryland Department of Health proposes amendments to seven COMAR titles governing audiologists, hearing aid dispensers, speech-language pathologists, and music therapists to update licensure, continuing education, and scope of practice requirements;…

Maryland Department of Health amends regulations on clinical nurse specialist scope of practice to authorize prescribing of drugs and durable medical equipment, reflecting 2023 legislation changes.

Department of Transportation invites public comment on Maryland Port Administration regulatory review covering open meetings, hazardous materials, vehicle access, vessel gaming, world trade center, dredged materials, and vessel security; comments du…

Maryland Department of Health amends regulations for certified medicine aides under COMAR 10.39.03 via emergency action effective April 3, 2026 through September 30, 2026.

Maryland Department of the Environment Board of Well Drillers meets May 27, 2026, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, with virtual access via Google Meet.

Maryland Department of the Environment issues Water Quality Certification 25-WQC-0035 for shoreline stabilization and pier construction at 839 Londontown Road in Edgewater; the final decision is subject to appeal within 30 days.

Maryland Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators holds a public meeting May 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Google Meet with agenda and login details available on the Maryland Department of the Environment website.

Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Practice holds a public meeting May 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss potential Health Occupations Article Title 10 amendments including fee changes.

Interagency Commission on School Construction adopts amendments to COMAR 14.39.02 regulations governing the Public School Construction Program, effective after January 2026 proposal period.