4. In the event that the department fails to take action on an application for a construction permit within the 90-day period specified herein, then the application shall be deemed to have been approved; provided, however, that the time periods specified in P.L.1973, c.185 (C. 13:19-1 et seq.) shall apply to applications for construction permits pursuant to the “Coastal Area Facility Review Act,” P.L.1973, c.185 (C. 13:19-1 et seq.).

L.1975,c.232,s.4; amended by L.1993,c.190,s.22.