Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act

The Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act (CSPA) was initially enacted in 1991. It was substantially amended in 2007 and its new provisions became effective as of July 1, 2008. The law is primarily aimed at protecting the public waters of the state and applies strict rules to the use and development of the land located from the shoreline to 250 feet inland (the “protected shoreland”). Permits from the state are required for all construction, excavation and filling. This Act was substantially amended in 2011 and is now called the Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act.

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