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Lakeshore statute-of-limitations bill draws opposition from environmental and county officials
Summary
Sen. Greg Hertz's Senate Bill 168 would create a three-year statute of limitations for most lakeshore work; supporters said it adds certainty for landowners and historic structures while opponents from environmental groups and counties warned it could enable unpermitted construction and make enforcement harder.
Sen. Greg Hertz, sponsor of Senate Bill 168, told the House Local Government Committee that the bill would create a three-year statute of limitations for most constructed features in lakeshore protection zones, with exceptions for illegal work that causes documented material harm.
"So this bill, it applies to clearly visible boat ramps, boat houses, boat shore stations, boat rail system, dock systems, piers, wharfs, and retaining walls," Sen. Hertz said, and he noted the bill excludes activities that involve significant dredging or infill. He said the proposed statute would not apply to structures "that were constructed illegally and that ... cause documented material harm to lakeshore stability, water quality, or…
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