Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act

Chapter 27 - Coastal Wetlands Protection Act

§ 49-27-1. Title and citation of chapter
§ 49-27-3. Public policy declared
§ 49-27-5. Definitions
§ 49-27-6. Marinas; classification
§ 49-27-7. Chapter inapplicable to certain activities, areas and entities; exempt activities, areas and entities to adhere to declared public policy; exempt entities to notify commission of activities
§ 49-27-9. Permit required to conduct regulated activity; filing and form of application; fee
§ 49-27-11. Application; contents
§ 49-27-13. Application; copy may be mailed to parties
§ 49-27-15. Application; notice of date for filing objections; hearing and notice of hearing; payment of publication fees and costs of providing notice to public
§ 49-27-17. Application; notice to parties prior to date set for hearing; effect of failure to comply with section
§ 49-27-19. Application; appearance at hearing by person filing objection; applicant’s burden of proof and right to hearing
§ 49-27-21. Public inspection of evidence, applications and related documents; record and transcription of oral testimony
§ 49-27-23. Commission authorized to grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend, revoke, limit, or condition permits; expressed public policy to be considered in connection with permits; acquisition of permits; resolution of conflicts
§ 49-27-27. Permits to dredge new channels; considerations and restrictions
§ 49-27-29. Conditions or limitations may be imposed on grant or modification of permit
§ 49-27-31. Performance bond may be required
§ 49-27-33. Suspension or revocation of permit after notice and hearing
§ 49-27-35. Findings, reasons and descriptions to be recorded by council
§ 49-27-37. Copy of order in issuance, denial, revocation or suspension of permit to be sent to parties; time; extensions
§ 49-27-39. Appeal to chancery court; when council’s order to be confirmed
§ 49-27-41. Appeal to chancery court; complaint; return date; cost bond; record; appeal with supersedeas
§ 49-27-43. Appeal to chancery court; service upon commission; certification of record
§ 49-27-45. Appeal to chancery court; when case to be referred back to commission
§ 49-27-47. Appeal to chancery court; precedence; powers of chancellor
§ 49-27-49. Appeal to Supreme Court
§ 49-27-51. After-the-fact authorization for work upon proper application; civil and criminal actions; who may initiate
§ 49-27-53. Jurisdiction and venue for judicial actions
§ 49-27-55. Civil liability of violators; restoration; punitive damages; mandatory injunction; jurisdiction of circuit or county court; remedies preserved
§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties
§ 49-27-59. Rules and regulations
§ 49-27-61. Charges for materials removed under permit; alternative for dredge material disposal
§ 49-27-63. Inspections
§ 49-27-65. Evaluation of coastal wetlands; charts; education of public; overall use plan
§ 49-27-67. Exclusion from assessment for ad valorem taxes
§ 49-27-69. Disposition of fees and other sums
§ 49-27-71. Derelict vessel defined; jurisdiction; standing; notice; derelict vessel removal; emergency removal; cost recovery; court process; department authorities

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