The department shall have the power:
(1) To receive, for the purposes expressed in this part, funds, facilities, land, or other support, in any form, such as grants, allocations, gifts, exchanges, or rentals, from local, state, and federal governments; from nonprofit organizations and foundations; and from business firms and individuals;
(2) To study and develop plans, proposals, reports, and recommendations for the development and utilization of the coastal and offshore lands and waters and other coastal and offshore resources of this state for the purpose of determining those uses which will produce the most beneficial economic, industrial, recreational, and aesthetic results; and to publish in print or electronically and make available reports or information in connection with such studies;
(3) To coordinate plans between state agencies when such agencies have a common interest in matters affecting utilization or development of coastal or offshore lands, waters, and other resources; and
(4) To prepare and furnish studies, reports, plans, and recommendations to any state agency, department, or commission requesting them in connection with development or utilization of coastal or offshore lands, waters, and other resources.
Section: 12-5-210 12-5-211 12-5-212 12-5-213 NextLast modified: October 14, 2016