{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-environment-5-510","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Environment § 5–510","heading":"","body":"(a) Except for permits issued for the appropriation or use of water for agricultural purposes, the Department shall prescribe a time limit not exceeding 2 years from the grant of a permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair shall begin or appropriation or use of water shall be completed.\n(b) The Department shall prescribe a time limit, not more than 5 years from the grant of any permit, during which construction, reconstruction, or repair of reservoirs, dams, or waterway obstruction shall be completed.\n(c) The Department may extend a permit-time limit for good cause shown.","path":["Article - Environment"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gen\u0026section=5-510","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:58Z","sha256":"04b58a1904ac80b4533b356082e2e0fd60f6adc0cea539424324cb9ddc441569","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-environment-5-509.2","next":"us-md/md.-code-environment-5-511"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}