| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208. |
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| | This bill proposes to provide incentives to businesses that | move into existing vacant buildings instead of constructing new | buildings. Incentives would include, but not be limited to: |
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| | 1. Expedited approval of zoning or other local ordinance | changes necessary for the business to occupy the building; and |
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| | 2. Tax incentives, such as a reduced property tax rate. |
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