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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
For legislation to authorize commercial lobster fisherman to fish according to their permit for 12 months a year in state waters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill would allow commercial lobster fishermen in Massachusetts to fish according to their permit for 12 months a year in state waters, as defined by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Seas (UNCLOS), overriding any state laws to the contrary. The bill instructs the Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries to implement this change, providing commercial lobster fishermen with year-round access to the state's lobster fishery.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5012 (on 10/13/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H814 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H814.pdf |
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