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MA H977

Relative to critical wildlife habitat management


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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

For legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a wildland acquisition account within the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, to be funded by the sale of wildland conservation stamps and other sources. The account, subject to appropriation, will be used to purchase land containing wildlife habitat and manage those lands for fishing, trapping, and hunting. The bill also requires anyone fishing, trapping, or hunting on lands managed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to purchase a wildlands conservation stamp, with some exceptions for those already exempted from licensing requirements or receiving free licenses.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

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

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