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SB 209 Sand replenishment; sand or other material placed on bottomlands to provide for beach nourishment.

Introduced by: Jeffrey L. McWaters | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Sand replenishment. Provides that when sand or other material is placed on state-owned bottomlands seaward of the mean low-water mark in order to provide beach nourishment or storm protection or as a result of a dredging project, the deposited material shall be deemed accretion. The public has a right of use and maintenance of the new area as exists on the adjacent land above the mean low-water mark. The bill affects sand placement projects of the specified type beginning January 1, 2009. This bill is identical to HB 390.


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