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MaineLD 708132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)House

An Act to Allow for Rescission of a Site Location of Development Permit When a Development Is Decommissioned

Sponsored By: William Bridgeo (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

LAND USE PLANNINGLAND USE PLANNING - PERMITS

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Developers face permit cancellation and cleanup rules

This applies to site permits for developments other than subdivisions. The department can cancel a Site Location of Development permit if the project was never built or operated, or if it is fully decommissioned to the department’s satisfaction. Fully decommissioned means all above- and below-ground parts are removed. The site is returned to preconstruction grade. Vegetated areas are replanted with native plants like nearby areas. All waste is recycled or taken to an authorized disposal facility. Development status is based on the definition in place when the permit was issued. If the permit is canceled, the permit right ends.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William Bridgeo

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/17/2025

ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS REPORT

Yes: 23 • No: 11

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 49

    4/25/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/23/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/22/2025House

  4. Taken from the table by the President ACCEPTANCE of the The Majority Ought to Pass Report PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 114 Yeas 23 - Nays 11 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED in concurrence

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Unfinished Business

    4/15/2025Senate

  6. Report READ On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass Report in concurrence On motion by Senator TIMBERLAKE of Androscoggin Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE of the OUGHT TO PASS Report Unfinished Business

    4/10/2025Senate

  7. Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

  8. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  9. Received by the Clerk of the House on February 20, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    2/20/2025House

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