The department shall promptly review all applications for construction permits. The department shall within 20 working days following the filing of an application for a construction permit, except a permit issued pursuant to the Coastal Area Facility Review Act, P.L.1973, c. 185 (C. 13:19-1 et seq.), request that the applicant submit additional information to assist it in its review if it deems that such information is necessary. In the event that such information is requested, the application will be construed to be complete when the additional information is received by the department.

L.1975, c. 232, s. 2.