On or before April 15, 1997, the secretary, in cooperation with the California Coastal Commission, shall develop and implement a competitive application process to award coastal counties and cities financial and technical assistance pursuant to this chapter. Thereafter, the secretary shall review that process by April 15 of each year that funds are appropriated pursuant to this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 977, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)