HB739:

Shoreline improvements, existing; repair and maintenance.

Bill Summary:

Repair and maintenance of existing shoreline
improvements. Provides that no regulation shall require the replacement
of an existing shoreline improvement with a living shoreline if the
application is to restore or maintain the existing improvement and
that no permitting decision shall require the replacement of an existing
shoreline improvement if the living shoreline would substantially
detract from established use and enjoyment of the property. The bill
also provides that, for purposes of a wetlands permit, a project
shall be deemed not suitable for a living shoreline if the proposed
work is to maintain or repair an existing shoreline improvement.