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This bill modifies provisions related to permit issuance by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) by establishing new requirements for local jurisdiction verification of code compliance. Specifically, the bill requires that before the DNR issues or renews any permit, license, or grant of authority, the local jurisdiction must verify that the person and activity subject to the permit are in compliance with local zoning, building, and health codes. If the local jurisdiction does not respond to the DNR's verification request within 30 days, it will be considered a verification of compliance. Additionally, the bill includes an important provision preventing the DNR from denying a permit application based on local zoning, building, or health codes that were enacted after the initial application was filed. This change appears designed to provide more predictability and protection for applicants by preventing local jurisdictions from creating new retroactive obstacles to permit approval after an application has already been submitted.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=159