Legislative findings and declarations. Definitions. Area of operation of part. Powers and duties of department. Shore Protection Committee. Rules and regulations. Permit required; exceptions. Form and contents of application for permit. 12-5-286. 12-5-287. 12-5-288. 12-5-289. 340 Short title. Legislative findings and declarations. Definitions. Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee created; members; powers; per diem and expenses; administrative hearings and review; permits for minor alterations. Authority of department as to coastal marshlands generally. Power of board to promulgate rules and regulations. Permit required; application; notice; public hearing; issuance; denial; dynamic dune fields. Leasing of state owned marshland or water bottoms. Restriction on granting of permits; size restriction; activities and structures considered contrary to public interest. Inspection of marshlands. T.12, C.5 Sec. 12-5-290. 12-5-291. 12-5-292. 12-5-293. 12-5-294. 12-5-295. 12-5-296. 12-5-297. Sec.