Section 9-7-10 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used in this chapter shall have the following respective meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COASTAL AREA. The coastal waters, including the lands therein and thereunder, and the adjacent shorelands, including the waters therein and thereunder, strongly influenced by each and in proximity to the shorelines […]
Section 9-7-11 Purpose of chapter; legislative findings. The purpose of this chapter is to promote, improve and safeguard the lands and waters located in the coastal areas of this state through a comprehensive and cooperative program designed to preserve, enhance and develop such valuable resources for the present and future well-being and general welfare of […]
Section 9-7-12 Declaration of state policy. The Legislature finds and declares that it is state policy: (1) To preserve, protect, develop and, where possible, to restore or enhance the resources of the state’s coastal area for this and succeeding generations; (2) To encourage and assist counties and municipalities, wherever applicable, to exercise effectively their responsibilities […]
Section 9-7-13 Activities deemed permissible uses within coastal area; determination of additional permissible uses. (a) The Legislature of Alabama finds that the following activities shall constitute permissible uses within the coastal area: (1) The accomplishment of emergency decrees of any duly appointed health officer of a county or municipality or of the state acting to […]
Section 9-7-14 Coastal Area Board – Created; composition; qualifications, appointment, term of office and compensation of members; officers; meetings; seal; powers and duties generally; executive director and employees; technical assistance to board; acceptance, use and disposition of funds, facilities, etc. (a) through (g) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §14(b), effective October 1, […]
Section 9-7-15 Coastal Area Board – Development of coastal area management program. The board shall provide for the development of a comprehensive coastal area management program. The program shall be prepared in cooperation with local, regional, state and federal interests. The inland boundaries of the coastal area subject to the management program are described as […]
Section 9-7-16 Department of Environmental Management – Promulgation of rules and regulations. The department shall develop and promulgate, after notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organizations, port authorities and other interested parties, both public and private, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry […]
Section 9-7-17 Approval by Governor of management program. (a) The management program provided for in Section 9-7-15 shall not become effective until approved by the Governor. (b) Repealed by Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, effective October 1. (Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §10; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)
Section 9-7-20 Requirements as to permits generally; regulation of uses of lands within coastal area by local government units; filing with board copies of applications for federal permits. (a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to avoid duplication whenever possible as to managing activities within the coastal area and yet assure compliance […]
