§ 54-1103. Coastal rehabilitation projects.

As used in this title, "coastal rehabilitation project" shall mean
those projects which serve a public purpose for beach nourishment
necessary to maintain the natural functions of beach areas, maintenance
of the natural passage of sand along coastal areas, emergency breach
closures and similar activities undertaken by the state, a municipality,
or a not-for-profit corporation which demonstrates to the commissioner's
satisfaction that it is financially and otherwise capable of operating
and maintaining the project, for the restoration and rehabilitation of
coastal areas diminished, damaged or destroyed by natural forces.