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MA H866

Relative to critical wildlife habitat management


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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

For legislation to establish a wildland acquisition account from monies received from the sale of wildland conservation stamps. Environment and Natural Resources.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a wildland acquisition account within the Inland Fisheries and Game Fund, funded by the sale of wildland conservation stamps and other sources. The account, subject to appropriation, can be used to purchase land containing wildlife habitat and manage those lands for fishing, trapping, and hunting. The bill also requires individuals to obtain a wildlands conservation stamp, costing $7.50, to fish, trap, or hunt on lands managed by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, with some exemptions. The revenue from the stamp sales will be dedicated to habitat management on these lands.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

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

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H866
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H866.pdf
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