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MA H820

MA H820
Relative to requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste

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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 requiring the sealing of containers transporting solid waste. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill aims to require the sealing of containers transporting solid waste originating in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It amends the state's environmental laws to mandate that any entity transporting solid waste within the state must cover the waste with a hard top or biodegradable seal that hardens after application. The bill also instructs the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Department of Transportation, to promulgate regulations for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this new requirement.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4668 (on 05/23/2024)

Taxonomy

Environment
  • ‐ Waste Disposal
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H820 03/13/2023
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H820.pdf 03/13/2023
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