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§ 49-27-1. Title and citation of chapter - This chapter is to be known as the "Coastal Wetlands...
§ 49-27-3. Public policy declared - It is declared to be the public policy of this...
§ 49-27-5. Definitions - "Coastal wetlands" means all publicly-owned lands subject to the ebb...
§ 49-27-6. Marinas; classification - For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have...
§ 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 - This chapter shall not apply to the following activities, areas...
§ 49-27-13. Application; copy may be mailed to parties - The commission may cause a copy of any application to...
§ 49-27-17. Application; notice to parties prior to date set for hearing; effect of failure to comply with section - The following parties shall be notified of a hearing by...
§ 49-27-19. Application; appearance at hearing by person filing objection; applicant's burden of proof and right to hearing - Any person who files a written objection pursuant to Section...
§ 49-27-21. Public inspection of evidence, applications and related documents; record and transcription of oral testimony - Documentary evidence offered at hearings and all applications and related...
§ 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 - The commission may grant, issue, reissue, modify, deny, suspend or...
§ 49-27-27. Permits to dredge new channels; considerations and restrictions - In considering permits to dredge new channels by applicants under...
§ 49-27-29. Conditions or limitations may be imposed on grant or modification of permit - In granting or modifying any permit, the commission may impose...
§ 49-27-31. Performance bond may be required - The commission may require a performance bond in an amount...
§ 49-27-33. Suspension or revocation of permit after notice and hearing - The commission, after reasonable notice in writing to the holder...
§ 49-27-35. Findings, reasons and descriptions to be recorded by council - The commission shall state, upon its record, its findings and...
§ 49-27-39. Appeal to chancery court; when council's order to be confirmed - An appeal may be taken by the applicant, or any...
§ 49-27-41. Appeal to chancery court; complaint; return date; cost bond; record; appeal with supersedeas - Such appeal shall be brought by a complaint in writing,...
§ 49-27-43. Appeal to chancery court; service upon commission; certification of record - Upon the filing of an appeal, the clerk of the...
§ 49-27-45. Appeal to chancery court; when case to be referred back to commission - If, upon hearing such appeal, it appears to the court...
§ 49-27-47. Appeal to chancery court; precedence; powers of chancellor - Such appeal shall have precedence in the order of trial,...
§ 49-27-49. Appeal to Supreme Court - Appeals may be taken from the chancery court to the...
§ 49-27-53. Jurisdiction and venue for judicial actions - Jurisdiction and venue for judicial actions brought pursuant to this...
§ 49-27-55. Civil liability of violators; restoration; punitive damages; mandatory injunction; jurisdiction of circuit or county court; remedies preserved - Any person who performs or causes to be performed any...
§ 49-27-57. Fines and penalties - In addition to civil liability under this chapter, a violation...
§ 49-27-59. Rules and regulations - The commission shall adopt, promulgate and publish rules and regulations...
§ 49-27-63. Inspections - The commission shall, from time to time, inspect the coastal...
§ 49-27-65. Evaluation of coastal wetlands; charts; education of public; overall use plan - To implement the policy set forth in the chapter and...
§ 49-27-67. Exclusion from assessment for ad valorem taxes - Any coastal wetlands now assessed for ad valorem taxes against...
§ 49-27-69. Disposition of fees and other sums - All fees and other sums received by the commission pursuant...
§ 49-27-71. Derelict vessel defined; jurisdiction; standing; notice; derelict vessel removal; emergency removal; cost recovery; court process; department authorities - Prior to disposition of the vessel, the department or the...