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Bill > H733
MA H733
Relative to the import, sale, trade, distribution, possession, and release of marbled crayfish and marmokrebs
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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 marbled crayfish and marmokrebs. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to regulate the import, sale, trade, distribution, possession, and release of marbled crayfish and marmokrebs, which are types of invasive crayfish species. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to promulgate rules and regulations prohibiting the release of these crayfish into sewage systems and local waters, such as rivers, lakes, streams, reservoirs, and coastal waters, in order to prevent their spread and potential environmental damage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
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/H733 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H733.pdf |
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