462B.5 Prospective designation public hearing. After the nomination of prospective protected water areas by the commission and prior to the designation as a prospective protected water area, the commission shall conduct a public hearing in the vicinity of the water area. Notice of the hearing shall be published at least twice, not less than seven days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper having general circulation in each county in which the proposed water area is located. 84 Acts, ch 1261, §7 C85, §108A.5 C93, §462B.5
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