(a) (1) This section applies notwithstanding:
(i) Any other provisions of this subtitle;
(ii) Any criteria or guidelines adopted by the Commission under this subtitle; or
(iii) Any provision of a local program or program amendments as approved before October 1, 1995.
(2) This section applies to applicants seeking project approval of a new or expanded marina.
(b) (1) A local jurisdiction shall provide credit to an applicant if an applicant takes quantifiable actions, before the initiation of the development of a new or expanded marina, to minimize adverse impacts on water quality that may result from the completion of the development of the marina.
(2) Any credits provided to an applicant under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be applied during the project approval process in assessing the degree to which:
(i) Adverse impacts to water quality of a new or expanded marina project will be minimized or avoided; and
(ii) Water quality will be improved as a result of the development of the marina project.