Md. Code, Natural Resources § 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.