§200-3 Ocean recreation and coastal areas programs.

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§200-3 Ocean recreation and coastal areas programs. The board shall assume the following functions of the department of transportation:

(1)Managing and administering the ocean-based recreation and coastal areas programs of the State;

(2)Planning, developing, operating, administering, and maintaining small boat harbors, launching ramps, and other boating facilities and associated aids to navigation throughout the State;

(3)Developing and administering an ocean recreation management plan;

(4)Administering and operating a vessel registration system for the State;

(5)Regulating the commercial use of state waters and marine resources, including operations originating from private marinas;

(6)Regulating boat regattas and other ocean water events;

(7)Administering a marine casualty and investigation program;

(8)Assisting in abating air, water, and noise pollution;

(9)Conducting public education in boating safety;

(10)Administering the boating special fund;

(11)Assisting in controlling shoreline erosion;

(12)Repairing seawalls and other existing coastal protective structures under the jurisdiction of the State; and

(13)Removing nonnatural obstructions and public safety hazards from the shoreline, navigable streams, harbors, channels, and coastal areas of the State. [L 1991, c 272, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 289, §2]

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