Boundaries of the coastal zone: A survey of state laws |
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| Authors: | J Michael Robbins Marc J Hershman |
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| Institution: | 1. Research Associate, L.S.U. Sea Giant Legal Program;2. Member, Louisiana State Bar Association;3. Research Director, Coastal Resources Law, L.S.U. Sea Grant Legal Program;4. Assistant Professor of Law and Marine Science, L.S.U. |
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| Abstract: | Abstract A survey of coastal state legislation reveals several types of statutes affecting activities occurring in coastal regions: Coastal management statutes, wetland statutes, and shoreline statutes. Each coastal state has adopted methods to delineate coastal areas or features, whether an entire coastal zone, a limited feature such as wetlands, or shorelands. Boundary delineation is done according to linear measurements, political boundaries, roads and highways, vegetation, elevation, tidal flow, and other factors. An appendix is provided containing state statutory provisions relating to boundary‐delineation techniques. |
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