Bill > H2200

This bill aims to support the equitable utilization of third-party consultants in land use determinations by municipalities and regional governments. The key provisions are as follows: 1. Municipalities must establish and update a list of approved outside consultants with minimum qualifications in fields where local permitting boards or commissions expect to require outside consultants to review applications. The list must contain at least three outside consultants in each field. 2. Applicants have the right to select the outside consultant(s) from the certified list and request a proposal from each consultant before making their selection. 3. Applicants or petitioners cannot be charged with the travel costs of an outside consultant. 4. Where a proposed project requires review and approval from multiple local boards, commissions, or officials, they must coordinate the use of outside consultants to avoid unnecessary duplication.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2200