Ala. Code § 9-7-16 (2026)

The department shall develop and promulgate, after notice and opportunity for full participation by relevant federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, regional organizations, port authorities and other interested parties, both public and private, such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the management program provided for in this chapter.

(Acts 1976, No. 534, p. 686, §7; Acts 1982, No. 82-612, p. 1111, §11.)