Sec. 76.022.  CERTIFICATES OF LOCATION FOR RESTORATION PURPOSES.  (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
(4)  any other requirement necessary to administer this section.
(d)  In adopting rules under this section, the department shall coordinate with:
(1)  the Department of State Health Services; and
(2)  the General Land Office.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (S.B. 1032), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.