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MA H961

MA H961
To support Plum Island coastal resources


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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

That the city of Newburyport and the Department of Conservation and Recreation be authorized to enter into an agreement for the joint collection of surcharges for motor vehicles parking in certain state owned parking facilities. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Newburyport to impose and collect a surcharge for motor vehicle parking in the Plum Island Point area of Plum Island. The city and the Department of Conservation and Recreation would enter into an agreement for the joint collection of the surcharge and any parking fees charged by the department. The city would establish a Plum Island Resource Fund to deposit the surcharge proceeds, which would be used to restore and protect dunes, shorelines, beaches, infrastructure, and property on Plum Island, including for regional or intermunicipal efforts. The bill also requires the Department of Conservation and Recreation to study the feasibility of transferring ownership and control of the parking lot to the city of Newburyport.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied S523 (on 11/03/2021)

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