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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 regulate the processing of lobsters. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 44 of Chapter 130 of the General Laws to allow the on-shore processing in Massachusetts of live lobsters of legal length into frozen shell-on lobster parts or tails, as well as the importation of unfrozen shell-on lobster parts or tails for further processing by wholesale dealers licensed by the Department of Public Health. The bill also establishes limitations on the processing, possession, and sale of such lobster products, requiring them to be labeled in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The bill directs the Division of Marine Fisheries to promulgate regulations to maintain enforcement of conservation rules and ensure only legally-sized lobsters are taken.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Michael Brady (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Barry Finegold (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
James Kelcourse (R),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2540 (on 02/18/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S530 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S530.pdf |
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