MA H738

Bill

Further regulating the processing of lobsters

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 further regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to further regulate the processing of lobsters in Massachusetts. It amends existing laws to allow for the on-shore processing of live lobsters of legal length into frozen, shell-on lobster parts or tails, as well as the importation of unfrozen shell-on lobster parts or tails for further processing by wholesale dealers. The bill specifies that processed frozen or unfrozen shell-on lobster parts or tails must weigh at least 3 ounces and be properly labeled. It also requires the Division of Marine Fisheries to promulgate regulations to maintain enforcement of conservation rules and ensure only legally sized lobsters are taken.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Tony Cabral (D), Josh Cutler (D), Jim Hawkins (D), Patrick Kearney (D), Norm Orrall (R), Paul Schmid (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5012 (on 10/13/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H738

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H738
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H738.pdf

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S530	Regulating the processing of lobsters	Accompanied a study order, see S2540	Similar To

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