§ 33-2-502. DESIGNATION OF NEW WETLANDS OR PROTECTED SPECIES.

(a)

Protective measures. If the Secretary of Natural Resources designates by regulation new endangered species, threatened species, or species in need of conservation, the county shall adopt, in accordance with Article 3, Title 7 of the Code, protective measures for these species within 12 months after the Secretary's designation.

(b)

Hearing. If additional nontidal wetlands, plant and wildlife habitat, or endangered species, threatened species, or species in need of conservation are identified for protection, the Director of Environmental Protection and Sustainability shall hold public hearings, as appropriate, to consider comments on proposed protection measures for the appropriate habitat protection areas.

(1988 Code, §§ 14-259, 26-451) (Bill No. 50-93, 1993, § 2, 7-10-1993; Bill No. 10-96, § 2, 3-23-1996; Bill No. 94-02, § 2, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 75-03, § 45, 7-1-2004; Bill No. 122-10, § 13, 1-16-2011)