HB1604: Permit Freedom Act; create to require clear criteria and appeals process on permits to engage in constitutionally protected activity.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Be Known As The "permit Freedom Act"; To Require State And Local Governmental Agencies To Adopt Unambiguous Language Relating To The Issuance Of Licenses Or Permits To Engage In Constitutionally Protected Activity; To Prescribe Requirements For Hearings Held Before An Agency Hearing Officer On The License And Permit Applications; To Authorize A Party Aggrieved By A Hearing Officer's Administrative Decision To Appeal To The Chancery Court For A De Novo Review; And For Related Purposes.