The bill amends existing legislation regarding industrial siting projects in Wyoming by requiring that no person may commence construction of a facility without first obtaining a permit from the council and, if applicable, permission from the board of county commissioners through a favorable vote at a public meeting. This change emphasizes the need for local approval in addition to the state-level permit, ensuring that community input is considered in the decision-making process for new industrial projects. The language also clarifies that permits must be issued in accordance with the relevant chapters of the law.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that the industrial siting council create necessary rules to implement these changes and specifies that the new requirements will apply to industrial siting projects initiated on or after the effective date of the act. The act is set to take effect immediately upon the completion of all legislative processes required for a bill to become law in Wyoming.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35-12-106