§ 46-28-1 Short title
§ 46-28-2 Legislative findings and declaration of public policy
§ 46-28-3 Definitions
§ 46-28-4 Establishment of council – Purpose
§ 46-28-5 Council created – Appointment of members
§ 46-28-5.1 Removal of members
§ 46-28-6 Officers of the council and quorum
§ 46-28-7 Powers and duties
§ 46-28-7.1 Power and duties of the state planning council
§ 46-28-8 Local watershed councils
§ 46-28-9 Annual council report and special reports
§ 46-28-10 Administrative support and staffing
§ 46-28-11 Liberal construction
§ 46-28-12 Powers of coastal resources management council
§ 46-28-13 Chapter does not abrogate or affect § 2-23-5

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