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MA S524

Preserving open space in the commonwealth


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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 preserve open space in the commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to preserve open space in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires that any changes to the use or disposal of land or easements acquired or designated for Article XCVII (environmental protection) purposes must: (1) undergo an alternatives analysis and public notification; (2) identify replacement land of equal or greater natural resource value, acreage, and fair market value; and (3) dedicate the replacement land in perpetuity for the same Article XCVII purposes. The Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs can waive the replacement land requirement if the disposition is a transfer between public entities without any other changes. The bill also requires the Secretary to promulgate regulations to implement these provisions within one year of the bill's passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Accompanied H851 (on 06/09/2021)

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