California Public Resources Code

§ 30809

PRC § 30809Div. 20 · Ch. 9 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)If the executive director determines that any person or governmental agency has undertaken, or is threatening to undertake, any activity that (1) may require a permit from the commission without securing a permit or (2) may be inconsistent with any permit previously issued by the commission, the executive director may issue an order directing that person or governmental agency to cease and desist. The order may be also issued to enforce any requirements of a certified local coastal program or port master plan, or any requirements of this division which are subject to the jurisdiction of the certified program or plan, under any of the following circumstances:

(1)The local government or port governing body requests the commission to assist with, or assume primary responsibility for, issuing a cease and desist order.

(2)The commission requests and the local government or port governing body declines to act, or does not take action in a timely manner, regarding an alleged violation which could cause significant damage to coastal resources.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 761, Sec. 3.