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MA H962

Relative to protecting coastal communities


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to protecting coastal communities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends the third-to-last paragraph of Section 40 of Chapter 131 of the General Laws to allow the commissioner to permit the construction of a coastal engineering structure, as defined by 310 CMR 10.23, on coastal dunes when an emergency or exigent situation occurs, as determined by the commissioner. This change is intended to provide a process for protecting coastal communities in emergency situations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

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