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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/22/2019
07/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to define "Farmers Market". Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to define the term "Farmers Market" in Massachusetts law. It states that a "Farmers Market" shall mean a public market or public market place located in a city or town that operates more than once per year, with the primary purpose of allowing Massachusetts farmers from more than one farm to sell directly to the public the food, crops, and other farm-related items they have produced. The bill also specifies that public markets established by municipalities or operating on Department of Conservation and Recreation land shall be considered "Farmers Markets" under this definition.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/22/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S481 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S481.pdf |
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