Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 76.022 — CERTIFICATES OF LOCATION FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES

PW § 76.022Title 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION · Part D. CRUSTACEANS AND MOLLUSKS · Ch. 76. OYSTERS · Art. A. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OYSTER BEDS

(a)The commission by rule shall establish a program to issue certificates of location for the restoration of natural oyster beds.

(b)Sections 76.006, 76.007, 76.017, 76.018, and 76.019 do not apply to a program established under this section.

(c)Rules adopted under this section may establish:

(1)fees, application approval requirements, lease terms, and renewal procedures for leases under this section;

(2)the total area in each bay system for which leases may be issued under this section;

(3)siting and marking requirements for leases under this section; and

…

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (S.B. 1032), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.