15. No permit shall be issued by the Director under this Part unless the proposed development activity"
| (a) is consistent with the Coastal Zone Management Plan and any regulations made to give effect to such Plan, or if the application is received prior to the date of coming into operation of such Plan, satisfies the criteria prescribed under section 13, and |
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| (b) will not otherwise have any adverse effect on the stability, productivity and environmental quality of the Costal Zone. |
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