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MA S523

MA S523
To support Plum Island coastal resources


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
11/03/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to authorize the city of Newburyport and the Department of Conservation and Recreation 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 parking facilities located in the area known as "Plum Island Point" in the northeastern section of Plum Island. The city and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will enter into an agreement for the joint collection of this surcharge and any parking fee charged by the DCR. The city will establish a Plum Island Resource Fund to deposit the surcharge proceeds, which can only be used for restoring and protecting dunes, shorelines, beaches, infrastructure, and property on Plum Island, including for regional or intermunicipal efforts. The bill also requires the DCR to study the feasibility of transferring the ownership and control of the parking lot to the city of Newburyport.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 11/03/2021)

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