Sec. 46.40.090. - Implementation of district coastal management plans.

(a) A district coastal management plan approved under this chapter for a coastal resource district that does not have and exercise zoning or other controls on the use of resources within the coastal area shall be implemented by appropriate state agencies as provided in AS 46.40.096 . Implementation shall be in accordance with the comprehensive use plan or the statement of needs, policies, objectives, and standards adopted by the district.

(b) A coastal resource district that has and exercises zoning or other controls on the use of resources within the coastal area shall implement its district coastal management plan. Implementation shall be in accordance with the comprehensive use plan or the statement of needs, policies, objectives, and standards adopted by the district.