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MA H859
To modernize certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modernize certain provisions of the agricultural preservation restriction program in Massachusetts. Specifically, it amends the existing law to: (1) change the maximum duration of a special permit for non-agricultural activities on preserved farmland from 5 years to at least 1 year; (2) allow the Department to issue a 1-year trial permit to evaluate a proposal for non-agricultural activities, and if the Department fails to notify the permit holder of its decision to renew, revoke, or amend the permit within 1 year, the permit will automatically renew for 5 years; and (3) expand the eligibility for appeal to any landowner of land subject to an agricultural preservation restriction who is aggrieved by the Department's decision regarding a special permit, including its renewal, revocation, or amendment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Natalie Blais (D)*,
David DeCoste (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Adam Hinds (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H859 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H859.pdf |
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