Not for nothing but this is just another example why the local authorities should have nothing to do with this process anyway, everyone should be allowed to apply directly to the DESPP so that everyone has the same procedure.
You really want DESPP to be the arbitrator in permit applications in the initial process? The consider this: I filed a FOI request with DESPP asking them for records relating to PA13-3's now-citizen-required registration items (guns/mags) - DESPP wrote back saying that this creates a safety risk in their eyes and asked DAS to review this opinion (proper procedure under our FOI Act). Now we have an agency who is going to twist our right not to have our arms infringed by demanding that we provide DESPP with this same information lest we be felons.
Do I want DESPP more involved? No. I want the board to be deleted in the process ... they take too long, they have no authority to demand and enforce their rulings.
If this case was before a superior court judge, the Chief & town would have been found in contempt for what they did - for numerous things.
Only possible jail time and fines by a judge would be something that would affect the permit issuing processes IMO.
There is nothing to stop towns from behaving in this same manner to everyone.