HB 1191-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

     Authorizes a limited exemption from the substantial development provisions of the shoreline management act for motion picture production.

     Declares that a person who uses a shoreline location for the production of a motion picture is exempt from the substantial development permit requirement of chapter 90.58 RCW when all of the following apply:  (1) The local government determines the production will be consistent with the local shoreline master program and all applicable land use plans and development regulations; and

     (2) the person seeking the exemption completes a state environmental policy act checklist and provides it to the appropriate local government and the appropriate local government determines the production will have no significant adverse impact on the environment.