Md. Code, Local Government § 1–1311

(a) A county or municipality, in developing a construction or improvement

project involving a bridge or other transportation facility that is adjacent to or crosses

a waterway, shall consider any reasonable and appropriate measures to provide or

improve in the vicinity of the bridge or other transportation facility water access for

fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or any other nonmotorized water dependent recreational

activity.

(b) A county or municipality, in consultation with the Department of

Natural Resources and interested stakeholders, shall establish:

(1) standards and guidelines for identifying appropriate bridges and

other transportation facilities to be considered for the provision or improvement of

water access under this section; and

(2) best practices and cost effective strategies for accommodating

water access under this section.