An artificial reef located in water covered under this chapter must be sited, constructed, maintained, monitored, and managed in a manner that:

1. (1) enhances and conserves fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;
2. (2) facilitates access and use by Texas recreational and commercial fishermen;
3. (3) minimizes conflicts among competing uses of water and water resources;
4. (4) minimizes environmental risks and risks to personal and public health and property;
5. (5) is consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and national fishing law and does not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation;
6. (6) uses the best scientific information available; and
7. (7) conforms to the state artificial reef plan.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 47, Sec. 1, eff. May 1, 1989.