(a)
The local protection program, any component thereof, or any amendment, shall not take effect until it has been formally adopted by the responsible local government or district, or the Solano County Local Agency Formation Commission if responsible, and certified by the commission.
(b)
Any amendment, or portion of any amendment, to the local protection program that would affect any area outside the marsh shall not be effective until the governing body of the local government or district has (1)held a public hearing on the proposed amendment, of which at least 30 days’ notice has been given; (2)notified the commission and the county in writing of the nature and text of the proposed amendment at least 30 days prior to adoption, which notification shall be accompanied by a resolution adopted by the governing body stating that the amendment is consistent with this division and the policies of the protection plan; and (3)submitted the amendment as adopted to the commission and the county.