California Public Resources Code

§ 30985.7

PRC § 30985.7 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 20.6.9

Statute text

(a)A local government is encouraged to consult with the California Coastal Commission, on or before January 1, 2029, in preparation of a local coastal program or an amendment to a local coastal program pursuant to this division to ensure that, upon formal submission of the local coastal program or an amendment to the local coastal program to the California Coastal Commission, the materials are sufficient for a thorough and complete review.

(b)A local government’s participation in an early consultation pursuant to this section is voluntary. An early consultation is intended to help a local government to timely meet the requirements of this division. Participation in an early consultation at any time shall not prevent a local government from submitting a sea level rise plan as required by this division.

(c)If a local government seeks to engage in an early consultation at any time with the California Coastal Commission, the following shall occur:

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 286, Sec. 2. (AB 996) Effective January 1, 2026. Conditionally operative pursuant to Section 30985.6.