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MA H737

To create the department of marine fisheries resources


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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 create the department of marine fisheries resources. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill creates the department of marine fisheries resources within the executive office of environmental affairs. The new department will be responsible for promoting and developing the commercial fishing industry, collecting and disseminating fisheries data, establishing properties for fish propagation and protection, and overseeing all laws related to marine fisheries. The bill also changes the name of the existing "division of marine fisheries" to the "division of marine fisheries resources" throughout the relevant sections of Chapter 130 of the General Laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

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

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