§ 46-23-30. Electronic permitting.
(a) On or before October 1, 2026, the coastal resources management council shall adopt
and implement an electronic permitting platform pursuant to § 23-27.3-108.2 to utilize for all applications filed under this chapter. For purposes of this section,
"electronic permitting� means use of computer-based tools and services that automate
and streamline the application process to include, but not be limited to, task-specific
tools for: applications; submission of plans; documents; reports; plan review; permitting;
scheduling; supplemental submissions; project tracking; staff and committee comments;
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§ 46-23-30. Electronic permitting.
(a) On or before October 1, 2026, the coastal resources management council shall adopt
and implement an electronic permitting platform pursuant to § 23-27.3-108.2 to utilize for all applications filed under this chapter. For purposes of this section,
"electronic permitting� means use of computer-based tools and services that automate
and streamline the application process to include, but not be limited to, task-specific
tools for: applications; submission of plans; documents; reports; plan review; permitting;
scheduling; supplemental submissions; project tracking; staff and committee comments;
fee calculation and collection.
(b) The state building commissioner, with the assistance of the office of regulatory reform
and the division of statewide planning, pursuant to the provisions of § 23-27.3-108.2 may promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
(c) The coastal resources management council shall charge each applicant an additional
one-tenth percent (.1%) of the total application fee for each application submitted.
This additional amount shall be transmitted monthly to the state building office and
shall be used to staff and support the purchase or lease and operation of a web-accessible
service and/or system to be utilized for the uniform, statewide electronic submission,
review, and processing of applications for permits and approvals.
(d) On or before October 1, 2026, notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter
to the contrary, all acts, requirements, filings, and documents necessary to comply
with the application process shall be conducted by means of electronic permitting.
(e) The department of business regulation shall reimburse annual fees and costs associated
with compliance with this program in accordance with procedures established by the
department.