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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 the approval of sewer disposal systems which have been installed for less than three years. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 13 of Chapter 21A of the General Laws to update the state environmental code related to the disposal of sewage. The key provisions include: allowing registered sanitarians or professional engineers to prepare plans for subsurface sewage disposal systems of up to 2,000 gallons per day; exempting certain property transfers from sewage system inspections if the system was installed within the previous three years; and requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to evaluate and minimize the paperwork burden for individuals, businesses, and governments related to the enforcement of the code. The bill also clarifies the enforcement authority of local boards of health and the Department of Environmental Protection.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (11)
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Randy Hunt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Todd Smola (R),
Mike Soter (R),
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/H809 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H809.pdf |
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