An act relating to requiring a jurisdictional opinion to be exempt from Act 250
This bill modifies Vermont's Act 250 land use regulations by clarifying when developers must obtain a jurisdictional opinion for certain exempt projects. It requires a jurisdictional opinion only for specific development projects that will not be finished by June 30, 2026, while maintaining the exemption for those completed by that date. The legislation also mandates that projects seeking exemption must be substantially complete by June 30, 2029, to retain their exempt status. This change affects developers and land use planners working on projects under Act 250 exemptions, streamlining the process for shorter-term developments while ensuring oversight for longer-term projects.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Wendy Harrison
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Anne Watson
DDemocratic
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Irene Wrenner
DDemocratic
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