The Coastal Area Management Act requires permits for development in Areas of Environmental Concern (AEC). You must obtain a CAMA permit for your project if it meets all of the following conditions: • It is in one of the 20 counties covered by CAMA; • It is considered "development" under CAMA; • It is in, or it affects, an Area of Environmental Concern established by the Coastal Resources Commission; • It doesn't qualify for an exemption CAMA permits are designed to protect the resources of the coast as well as human lives and property. Click Here to see if your project is exempt. You are in violation of CAMA when you begin development in an area of environmental concern without a valid CAMA permit, or if permitted work does not comply with work issued under permit.  Violations may be fined up to $2,500.00 per day For more information on permitting Click Here