Massachusetts § 62D - Permit applications; time for agency determination

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 62D — Permit applications; time for agency determination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 62D. Permit applications; time for agency determination

Section 62D. Agencies shall act on permit applications within ninety days following issue of notice of availability of the final environmental impact report, within ninety days following issue of notice of the determination that a report is not required, or ninety days following the permit application, whichever is latest, unless otherwise provided by law.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 62D

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 62D cover?

Section 62D ("Permit applications; time for agency determination") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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