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MA S538

Promoting snowmobiling sustainability


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote snowmobiling sustainability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the sustainability of snowmobiling in Massachusetts. It amends several existing laws to increase representation of snowmobiling interests on the Fisheries and Wildlife Board, add "recreational snowmobiling" to the list of activities covered under Chapter 61B, establish an annual "free snowmobile weekend" where non-residents can operate snowmobiles without a registration, create a fine for operating wheeled vehicles on designated snowmobile trails, and require the establishment of a policy for snowmobile use on recreational trails during periods of sufficient snow cover.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/03/2021)

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