1. (a) The commission by rule shall establish a program to issue certificates of location for the restoration of natural oyster beds.
2. (b) Sections 76.006, 76.007, 76.017, 76.018, and 76.019 do not apply to a program established under this section.

3. (c) Rules adopted under this section may establish:

   1. (1) fees, application approval requirements, lease terms, and renewal procedures for leases under this section;
   2. (2) the total area in each bay system for which leases may be issued under this section;
   3. (3) siting and marking requirements for leases under this section; and
   4. (4) any other requirement necessary to administer this section.

4. (d) In adopting rules under this section, the department shall coordinate with:

   1. (1) the Department of State Health Services; and
   2. (2) the General Land Office.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 250 (S.B. 1032), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2023.