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10 V.S.A. § 5503
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5503. Exceptions

§ 5503. Exceptions|(a) The prohibition on the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell set forth in section 5502 of this title shall not apply:  (1) to employees or agents of the federal or State government undertaking any law enforcement activities pursuant to federal or State law or any mandatory duties required by federal or State law; (2) when the activity is expressly authorized by federal law; (3) when the covered animal part or product is a fixed component of an antique that is not made wholly or partially from the covered animal part or product, provided that:  (A) the antique status is established by the owner or seller of the covered animal part or product with documentation providing evidence of the provenance of the covered animal part or product and showing the covered animal part or product to be not less than 100 years old; and (B) the total weight of the covered animal part or product is less than 200 grams;  (4) when the covered animal part or product is a fixed component of a firearm; knife; or musical instrument, including string instruments and bows, wind and percussion instruments, and pianos, provided that the covered animal part or product was legally acquired and provided that the total weight of the covered animal part or product is less than 200 grams; or (5) the activity is authorized under section 5504 of this title.   (b) Documentation evidencing reasonable provenance or the age of a covered animal part or product that may be purchased, sold, offered for sale, or possessed under subsection (a) of this section may include receipts of purchase, invoices, bills of sale, prior appraisals, auction catalogues, museum or art gallery exhibit catalogues, and the signed certification of an antique appraiser to the age of the covered animal part. The issuance of a false or fraudulent certification of the age of a covered animal part or product shall be subject to penalty under section 5506 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 5504
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5504. Educational or scientific use

§ 5504. Educational or scientific use|The Secretary may permit, under terms and conditions as the Secretary may require, the purchase, sale, offer for sale, or possession with intent to sell of any covered animal part or product for educational or scientific purposes by a bona fide educational or scientific institution, unless the activity is prohibited by federal law and provided that the covered animal part or product was legally acquired. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 5505
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5505. Presumption of possession with intent to sell

§ 5505. Presumption of possession with intent to sell|There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a person possesses a covered animal part or product with intent to sell when the part or product is possessed by a retail or wholesale establishment or other forum engaged in the business of buying or selling similar items. This rebuttable presumption shall not preclude a court from finding intent to sell a covered animal part or product based on any other evidence that may serve to independently establish intent. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 5506
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5506. Administrative penalties; referral for criminal enforcement

§ 5506. Administrative penalties; referral for criminal enforcement|(a) The Secretary may assess the following administrative penalties for a violation of a provision of this chapter:  (1) For a first offense, a person shall be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $1,000.00 nor less than $400.00. (2) For a second offense or subsequent offense, a person shall be assessed an administrative penalty of not more than $4,000.00 nor less than $2,000.00.   (b) Instead of bringing an environmental enforcement action for a violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the Secretary may refer a violation of this chapter to the Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife for criminal enforcement under section 4518 of this title. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 5507
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5507. Seizure

§ 5507. Seizure|A person convicted of violating a provision of this chapter shall forfeit to the Secretary the covered animal part or product that is the subject of the violation. The Secretary may:  (1) authorize that the covered animal part or product be maintained for educational or training purposes; (2) authorize that the covered animal part or product be donated to a bona fide educational or scientific institution; or (3) require that the covered animal part or product be destroyed. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 5508
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 124 - Trade in Covered Animal Parts or Products|§ 5508. Rules

§ 5508. Rules|The Secretary may adopt rules necessary to implement the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2019, No. 169 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2022.)
10 V.S.A. § 6001e
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6001e. Commercial composting facility; circumvention

§ 6001e. Commercial composting facility; circumvention|Notwithstanding subdivisions 6001(3)(D)(vii)(I)-(VI) of this title, a permit under this chapter may be required for the construction of improvements below the elevation of 2,500 feet for the onsite storage, preparation, and sale of compost if the Chair of the District Commission, based on the information available to the Chair, determines that action has been taken to circumvent the requirements of this chapter. (Added 2009, No. 141 (Adj. Sess.), § 1b, eff. June 1, 2010.)
10 V.S.A. § 6002
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6002. Procedures

§ 6002. Procedures|The provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 shall apply unless otherwise specifically stated. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. April 4, 1970.)
10 V.S.A. § 6003
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6003. Penalties

§ 6003. Penalties|A violation of any provision of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 for each day of the violation or imprisonment for not more than two years, or both. A person who completely transfers ownership and control of property that is the subject of a permit under this chapter shall not be liable for later violations of that permit by another person. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 28, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 2001, No. 40, § 2; 2015, No. 97 (Adj. Sess.), § 28.)
10 V.S.A. § 6021
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6021. Board; vacancy, removal

§ 6021. Board; vacancy, removal|(a) A Natural Resources Board is created.  (1) The Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, so that one appointment expires in each year. In making these appointments, the Governor and the Senate shall give consideration to experience, expertise, or skills relating to the environment or land use.  (A) The Governor shall appoint a chair of the Board, a position that shall be a full-time position. (B) Following initial appointments, the members, except for the Chair, shall be appointed for terms of four years.  (2) The Governor shall appoint up to five persons, with preference given to former Environmental Board, Natural Resources Board, or District Commission members, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to serve as alternates for Board members.  (A) Alternates shall be appointed for terms of four years, with initial appointments being staggered. (B) The Chair of the Board may assign alternates to sit on specific matters before the Board in situations where fewer than five members are available to serve.    (b) Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Board shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired portion of the term.(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of 3 V.S.A. § 2004, members shall be removable for cause only, except the Chair, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(d) The Chair of the Board, upon request of the Chair of a District Commission, may appoint and assign former Commission members to sit on specific Commission cases when some or all of the regular members and alternates of the District Commission are disqualified or otherwise unable to serve. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1989, No. 234 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; 1991. No. 111, § 1, eff. June 28, 1991; 1993, No. 82, § 1; 1993, No. 232 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. March 15, 1995; 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 48, eff. Jan. 31, 2005; 2013, No. 11, § 9.)
10 V.S.A. § 6022
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6022. Personnel

§ 6022. Personnel|The Board may appoint legal counsel and administrative personnel as it finds necessary in carrying out its duties, unless the Governor shall otherwise provide. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1993, No. 82, § 2.)
10 V.S.A. § 6023
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6023. Grants

§ 6023. Grants|The Board may apply for and receive grants from the federal government and from other sources. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 4, 1970.)
10 V.S.A. § 6024
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6024. Intragovernmental cooperation

§ 6024. Intragovernmental cooperation|Other departments and agencies of State government shall cooperate with the Board and make available to it data, facilities, and personnel as may be needed to assist the Board in carrying out its duties and functions. There shall be established a regular schedule of project review that shall assure that all affected departments and agencies recognize and pursue their respective responsibilities. State employees whose job is to assist applicants in the permitting process established under this chapter shall endeavor to assist all applicants regardless of the size and value of the projects involved. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 2001, No. 40, § 3.)
10 V.S.A. § 6025
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6025. Rules

§ 6025. Rules|(a) The Board may adopt rules of procedure for itself and the District Commissions.(b) The Board may adopt substantive rules, in accordance with the provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, that interpret and carry out the provisions of this chapter. These rules shall include provisions that establish criteria under which applications for permits under this chapter may be classified in terms of complexity and significance of impact under the standards of subsection 6086(a) of this chapter. In accordance with that classification, the rules may:  (1) provide for simplified or less stringent procedures than are otherwise required under sections 6083, 6084, and 6085 of this chapter; (2) provide for the filing of notices instead of applications for the permits that would otherwise be required under section 6081 of this chapter; and (3) provide a procedure by which a District Commission may authorize a district coordinator to issue a permit that the District Commission has determined under Natural Resources Board rules is a minor application with no undue adverse impact.   (c)(1) This subsection shall apply to lots within a subdivision:   (A) that were created as part of a subdivision owned or controlled by a person who may have been required to obtain a permit under this chapter; and (B) with respect to which a determination has been made that a permit was needed under this chapter; and (C) that were sold to a purchaser prior to January 1, 1991 without a required permit.  (2) The rules shall provide for a modified process by which the sole purchaser, or the group of purchasers, of one or more lots to which this subsection applies may apply for and obtain a permit under this chapter that shall be issued in light of the existing improvements, facts, and circumstances that pertain to the lots; provided, however, that the requirements of this chapter shall be modified only to the extent needed to issue those permits. For purposes of these rules, a purchaser eligible for relief under this subsection must not have been involved in creating the lots; must not be a person who owned or controlled the land when it was divided or partitioned, as a person is defined in this chapter; and must not have known at the time of purchase that the transfer was subject to a permit requirement that had not been met. (3) [Repealed.]   (d), (e) [Repealed.]  (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 25, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1973, No. 85, § 2; 1979, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 4, eff. April 14, 1980; 1985, No. 52, § 3, eff. May 15, 1985; 1987, No. 186 (Adj. Sess.), eff. May 5, 1988; 1991, No. 111, § 5, eff. June 28, 1991; 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 49, eff. Jan. 31, 2005; 2009, No. 31, § 7; 2011, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. May 14, 2012; 2013, No. 11, §§ 10, 25.)
10 V.S.A. § 6026
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6026. District Commissioners

§ 6026. District Commissioners|(a) For the purposes of the administration of this chapter, the State is divided into nine districts.  (1) District No. 1, comprising administrative district 1 as provided in 3 V.S.A. § 4001. (2) District No. 2, comprising administrative district 2 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (3) District No. 3, comprising administrative district 3 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (4) District No. 4, comprising administrative district 4 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001, excluding the towns of Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, and Whiting. (5) District No. 5, comprising administrative district 5 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (6) District No. 6, comprising administrative district 6 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (7) District No. 7, comprising administrative district 7 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (8) District No. 8, comprising administrative district 8 as provided in 3 V.S.A. §  4001. (9) District No. 9, comprising the towns of Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburg, Goshen, Leicester, Lincoln, Middlebury, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, and Whiting.   (b) A District Environmental Commission is created for each district. Each District Commission shall consist of three members from that district appointed in the month of February by the Governor so that two appointments expire in each odd-numbered year. Two of the members shall be appointed for a term of four years, and the Chair (third member) of each District shall be appointed for a two-year term. In any district, the Governor may appoint not more than four alternate members from that district whose terms shall not exceed two years, who may hear any case when a regular member is disqualified or otherwise unable to serve.(c) Members shall be removable for cause only, except the Chair who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.(d) Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor for the unexpired period of the term. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 5, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1971, No. 74, § 1; 1973, No. 54; 1985, No. 107 (Adj. Sess.), eff. March 14, 1986; 1993, No. 232 (Adj. Sess.), § 27, eff. March 15, 1995.)
10 V.S.A. § 6028
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6028. Compensation

§ 6028. Compensation|Members of the Board and District Commissions shall receive per diem pay and all necessary and actual expenses in accordance with 32 V.S.A. § 1010. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 31, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1993, No. 82, § 3.)
10 V.S.A. § 6029
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6029. Act 250 Permit Fund

§ 6029. Act 250 Permit Fund|There is hereby established a special fund to be known as the Act 250 Permit Fund for the purposes of implementing the provisions of this chapter. Revenues to the fund shall be those fees collected in accordance with section 6083a of this title, gifts, appropriations, and copying and distribution fees. The Board shall be responsible for the Fund and shall account for revenues and expenditures of the Board. At the Commissioner's discretion, the Commissioner of Finance and Management may anticipate amounts to be collected and may issue warrants based thereon for the purposes of this section. Disbursements from the Fund shall be made through the annual appropriations process to the Board and to the Agency of Natural Resources to support those programs within the Agency that directly or indirectly assist in the review of Act 250 applications. This Fund shall be administered as provided in 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5. (Added 1989, No. 279 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. June 30, 1990; amended 1993, No. 70, § 1; 1997, No. 59, § 41, eff. June 30, 1997; 2003, No. 115 (Adj. Sess.), § 51; 2003, No. 163 (Adj. Sess.), § 25.)
10 V.S.A. § 6030
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6030. Map of wireless telecommunications facilities

§ 6030. Map of wireless telecommunications facilities|The Board shall maintain a map that shows the location of all wireless telecommunications facilities in the State. (Added 1997, No. 94 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. April 15, 1998.)
10 V.S.A. § 6042
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6042. Capability and Development Plan

§ 6042. Capability and Development Plan|The Board shall adopt a Capability and Development Plan consistent with the Interim Land Capability Plan that shall be made with the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing a coordinated, efficient, and economic development of the State, which will, in accordance with present and future needs and resources, best promote the health, safety, order, convenience, prosperity, and welfare of the inhabitants, as well as efficiency and economy in the process of development, including such distribution of population and of the uses of the land for urbanization, trade, industry, habitation, recreation, agriculture, forestry, and other uses as will tend to create conditions favorable to transportation, health, safety, civic activities, and educational and cultural opportunities, reduce the wastes of financial and human resources that result from either excessive congestion or excessive scattering of population and tend toward an efficient and economic utilization of drainage, sanitary, and other facilities and resources and the conservation and production of the supply of food, water, and minerals. In addition, the plan may accomplish the purposes set forth in 24 V.S.A. § 4302. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 19, eff. April 4, 1970.)
10 V.S.A. § 6044
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6044. Public hearings

§ 6044. Public hearings|(a) The Board shall hold public hearings for the purpose of collecting information to be used in establishing the Capability and Development Plan and Interim Land Capability Plan. The public hearings may be held in an appropriate area or areas of the State and shall be conducted according to rules to be established and published by the Board.(b) The Board may, on its own motion or on petition of an interested agency of the State or any regional or local planning commission, hold such other hearings as it may deem necessary from time to time for the purpose of obtaining information necessary or helpful in the determination of its policies, the carrying out of its duties, or the formulation of its rules and regulations.(c) At least one public hearing shall be held in each district prior to adoption of a Plan pursuant to section 6042 of this title. Notice of a hearing shall be furnished each municipality and municipal and regional planning commission in the district where the hearing is to be held not less than 15 days prior to the hearing.(d) The provisions of 3 V.S.A. chapter 25 shall not apply to the hearings under this section. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 21, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1983, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)
10 V.S.A. § 6046
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6046. Approval of Governor and Legislature

§ 6046. Approval of Governor and Legislature|(a) Upon approval of a Capability and Development or Interim Land Capability Plan by the Board, it shall submit the plan to the Governor for approval. The Governor shall approve the Plan, or disapprove the Plan or any portion of a Plan, within 30 days of receipt. If the Governor fails to act, the plan shall be deemed approved by the Governor. This section shall also apply to any amendment of a Plan.(b) After approval by the Governor, plans pursuant to section 6042 of this title shall be submitted to the General Assembly when next in session for approval. A Plan shall be considered adopted for the purposes of subdivision 6086(a)(9) of this title when adopted by the act of the General Assembly. No permit shall be issued or denied by a District Commission or Environmental Board that is contrary to or inconsistent with a local plan, capital program, or municipal bylaw governing land use, unless it is shown and specifically found that the proposed use will have a substantial impact or effect on surrounding towns, the region, or an overriding interest of the State and the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and residents thereof requires otherwise. (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 23, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1973, No. 85, § 5; 1983, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 3.)
10 V.S.A. § 6047
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 10 - Conservation and Development|Chapter 151 - State Land Use and Development Plans|§ 6047. Changes in the Capability and Development Plan

§ 6047. Changes in the Capability and Development Plan|(a) After final adoption, any department or agency of the State or a municipality, or any property owner or lessee may petition the Board for a change in the Capability and Development Plan.(b) Within 10 days of receipt, the Board shall forward a copy of the petition to the District Commission and regional planning agency for comments and recommendations. If no regional planning commission exists, the copy shall be sent to the affected municipal planning commissions and municipalities.(c) After 60 days but within 120 days of the original receipt of a petition, the Board shall advertise a public hearing to be held in the appropriate county. The Board shall notify the persons and agencies that have an interest in the change of the time and place of the hearing, and the procedures established for initial adoption of a Plan shall apply.(d)-(f) [Repealed.]  (Added 1969, No. 250 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. April 4, 1970; amended 1983, No. 114 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)