Bill > H1825

This bill aims to support the equitable utilization of third-party consultants in land use determinations by municipalities and regional governments. The key provisions include: (1) requiring cities and towns to establish and update a list of approved outside consultants with minimum qualifications in relevant fields, with the list certified by the city or town clerk and containing at least three consultants per field; (2) giving applicants the right to select outside consultants from the certified list and request proposals before making a selection; (3) prohibiting applicants from being charged for the travel costs of outside consultants; and (4) requiring coordination among local boards, commissions, and officials to avoid unnecessary duplication of outside consultant usage where a proposed project requires review and approval from multiple entities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1825