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MA S2446
An Act relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations
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Introduced
12/30/2019
12/30/2019
In Committee
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
Crossed Over
01/05/2021
01/05/2021
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2446).
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 31 of Chapter 111 of the Massachusetts General Laws to require that in municipalities with a municipal agricultural commission, the board of health must provide the commission with a copy of any proposed regulations that impact farmers markets, farms, the non-commercial keeping of poultry, livestock, and bees, and the non-commercial production of fruit, vegetables, and horticultural plants. The commission then has a 45-day review period to hold a public meeting and provide written comments and recommendations to the board of health. The board of health must comply with the local enforcement emergency procedures set forth in department regulations, even if it determines that an emergency exists and needs to issue an order without notice or hearing.
Sponsors (12)
David DeCoste (R),
Dan Donahue (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Mary Keefe (D),
Norm Orrall (R),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Laid before the Governor (on 01/07/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2446 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2446.pdf |
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