Bill > S1323

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: 1) Municipalities must establish and regularly update a list of approved outside consultants with minimum qualifications in fields where they expect to require outside expertise for reviewing applications. 2) The list must contain at least three consultants per field, and applicants have the right to select a consultant from the certified list and request proposals before making a selection. 3) Applicants cannot be charged for the travel costs of the outside consultant. 4) When a project requires approval from multiple local boards, they must coordinate in the use of outside consultants to avoid duplication.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1323