Shoreline improvements, existing; repair and maintenance.

Repair and maintenance of existing shorelineimprovements. Provides that no regulation shall require the replacementof an existing shoreline improvement with a living shoreline if theapplication is to restore or maintain the existing improvement andthat no permitting decision shall require the replacement of an existingshoreline improvement if the living shoreline would substantiallydetract from established use and enjoyment of the property. The billalso provides that, for purposes of a wetlands permit, a projectshall be deemed not suitable for a living shoreline if the proposedwork is to maintain or repair an existing shoreline improvement.