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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to solid waste disposal facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 150A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to clarify that cities and towns can enact and enforce zoning ordinances or bylaws applicable to landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and sanitary waste disposal sites, as long as such ordinances or bylaws do not prevent closure, maintenance, or assessment activities necessary to protect public health, public safety, or the environment, as determined by the Department of Environmental Protection based on substantial evidence.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5124 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H855 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H855.pdf |
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