An Act To Increase Funding For Construction Plan Reviews And Clarify Rule-Making Authority For Municipal Reviews Of Development

This Maine legislation increases funding for construction plan reviews by raising the state fee for new construction, reconstruction, repairs, or renovations to one-fifth of one percent of the project cost. It clarifies the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of Public Safety regarding the registration of municipalities that issue development permits and allows registered local governments to issue fire sprinkler system permits in addition to the state. The bill appropriates funds to hire two public safety inspectors within the Office of the State Fire Marshal to handle these reviews, while also establishing specific fee structures for projects reviewed by both the state and municipalities.