‘Sec. 1. 30-A MRSA §4371, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 347, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:
§ 4371. Exemption
1. Ordinance. The provisions of this subchapter do not apply to a municipality that has adopted an ordinance that contains requirements for determining the impact of a proposed large-scale retail development as defined in section 4366, subsection 6 on existing retail establishments and municipal services for the municipality and abutting municipalities. The ordinance must require an independent study of the comprehensive economic and community impacts for each proposed large-scale retail development. The ordinance must include a requirement to consider the findings of the study, among other evidence, when reviewing a land use application and must contain standards for determining when an impact of a large-scale retail development is detrimental to the community.
2. Comprehensive economic and community impact study. The study pursuant to subsection 1 must consider the impact on existing retail operations; sales revenue retained and reinvested in the comprehensive economic impact area; the effect on employment including projected net job creation and loss; retail wages and benefits; municipal revenues generated; the impact on service and maintenance costs caused by the development’s construction and operation, including costs of roads and police, fire, rescue and sewer services; the amount of public subsidies, including tax increment financing; and any other factors identified by the municipality.
3. Qualified preparer. The study pursuant to subsection 1 must be prepared by a preparer qualified by education, training and experience pursuant to section 4367.
4. Public presentation. The study pursuant to subsection 1 must be presented to the public consistent with section 4368.’