8 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43E, § 1 Definitions
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Section 1. As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— ''Growth district'', a district designated from time to time by the secretary of economic development, with the approval of the secretary of…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43E, § 2 Time period for completion of permit review and issuance of final decision
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Section 2. (a) Issuing authorities shall complete permit reviews and final decisions within 180 days, or 210 days for permit processes requiring a public comment period, subject to an extension under section 5, for projects that are in: (i) priority development sites designated u…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43E, § 3 Grant of permit upon failure of issuing authority to take final action or approve within time period for completion of review and issuance of final decision
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Section 3. Failure by any issuing authority to take final action on a permit or approval within the 180–day or 210–day period or extended time, if applicable, shall be considered a grant of the permit requested of that authority. In that event, within 3 days after the date of exp…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 43E, § 4 Grounds for denial of grant
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Section 4. The grant shall not occur if: (1) the issuing authority has made a timely determination that the application is not complete in accordance with its requirements, properly notified the applicant and the applicant has not made a timely response to complete the applicatio…