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MA H812

Authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to authorizing mushroom picking for personal use on certain state park lands. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the picking of mushrooms for personal, non-commercial use from state parks, forest recreation areas, and reservations under the control of the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The bill allows the commissioner to limit areas where mushroom picking is prohibited and to establish rules and regulations for mushroom picking. The Department and its employees are not liable for any injury or death related to a person's taking, consuming, or using of mushrooms, unless there is willful or reckless conduct by the Department or its employees. The term "take" or "taking" refers to the collecting, picking, or cutting of mushrooms, including removing them from Department lands. The bill will take effect 6 months after its passage.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4794 (on 07/11/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H812
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H812.pdf
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