Environmental (alternative)
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regulates which environmental aspect of real estate transactions?
AOnly aesthetic landscaping requirements
BOil and hazardous substance contamination, wetlands, and underground storage tanks✓ Correct
CProperty tax assessments for environmental impact
DBuilding permit approvals exclusively
Explanation
MDE oversees environmental regulation including oil and hazardous substance contamination cleanup, wetland permits, underground storage tank registration/remediation, and water quality protection.
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