Md. Code, Natural Resources § 8–1101

The General Assembly finds and declares that land movement and disturbance activities on Atlantic Coast beaches east of certain natural and physical contours and elevations of the beach endanger the integrity and continuity of the beach system which includes a dunal system, prevents adequate maintenance, shore erosion, and sediment control, and storm protection of these and adjacent areas, and results in the imposition of additional financial burdens on the citizens of the State.