1. (a) The planning commission of a county that is located on the tidal waters of the State shall designate in the comprehensive plan areas on or near the tidal waters for:

   1. (1) loading, unloading, and processing finfish and shellfish; and
   2. (2) docking and mooring commercial fishing boats and vessels.

2. (b) The areas designated under subsection (a) of this section shall be geographically located to:

   1. (1) facilitate the commercial harvesting of finfish and shellfish; and
   2. (2) ensure reasonable access to the waterways of the State by commercial watermen.

Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.