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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the disposal of sea mammals on metropolitan beaches. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the Department of Conservation and Recreation from burying marine mammals, including seals, porpoises, and whales, on metropolitan beaches owned by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires the Department to develop an appropriate policy for the disposal of these dead creatures that does not include burial on the metropolitan beaches or towing them to sea in a way that could cause them to wash ashore elsewhere. The Department must submit a draft of this policy to the Legislature and the Metropolitan Beaches Commission by July 1, 2019 to allow for public comment, and then implement the final policy by January 1, 2020. The term "metropolitan beaches" refers to the beaches described in a specific section of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H933 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H933.pdf |
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