§ 113A-116. Local government letter of intent. - North Carolina Statutes

Part 4.  Permit Letting and Enforcement.

§ 113A‑116.  Local government letter of intent.

Within two years after July 1, 1974, each county and city within thecoastal area shall submit to the Commission a written statement of its intentto act, or not to act, as a permit‑letting agency under G.S. 113A‑121. If any city or county states its intent not to act as a permit‑lettingagency or fails to submit a statement of intent within the required period, theSecretary shall issue permits therein under G.S. 113A‑121; provided thata county may submit a letter of intent to issue permits in any city within saidcounty that disclaims its intent to issue permits or fails to submit a letterof intent.  Provided, however, should any city or county fail to become a permit‑lettingagency for any reason, but shall later express its desire to do so, it shall bepermitted by the Coastal Resources Commission to qualify as such an agency byfollowing the procedure herein set forth for qualification in the firstinstance. (1973, c. 1284, s.1; 1975, c. 452, s. 2; 1977, c. 771, s. 4; 1989, c. 727, s. 129.)