CA AB2198

Requires coastal development permit applications for desalinization projects to receive priority review and expedited processing by the issuing agency

Defines "desalinization project" as any project or facility involving desalinization of coastal waters intended to increase water supply and provide public and environmental benefits to the state

Imposes a state-mandated local program requiring additional duties on local governmental entities that issue coastal development permits

Exempts the state from reimbursing local agencies for costs under this mandate, as local agencies have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to cover the program costs