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MA H792

MA H792
Relative to the prohibition of the transfer or use of glyphosate in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish a penalty for the transfer or use of glyphosate in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a prohibition on the transfer or use of glyphosate, a synthetic compound commonly used as a herbicide, within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The bill authorizes the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions, and imposes penalties of up to $25,000 in fines or up to 2 years in prison for violations. The bill will take effect one year after it becomes law, with the necessary rules and regulations to be established by the effective date.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4413 (on 02/13/2020)

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