Department of Water Resources v. A.H. Smith Sand & Gravel Co.
ELR Citation: ELR 20581 No(s). 47,029 (Md. Cir. Ct. Apr 13, 1973)
The court upholds the authority of the Maryland Department of Water Resources to regulate the floodplain of free flowing waters on the basis of a 50-year flood frequency. The court sets the boundaries of the Indian Creek floodplain as those which occured during hurricane Agnes. The Department's regu...