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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to right of entry of solid waste disposal facilities to prevent environmental violations. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend the existing Massachusetts law (Chapter 111, Section 150A) to grant personnel or authorized agents of the Department of Environmental Protection the right to enter any premises, public or private, at any reasonable time for the purposes of investigating, sampling, or inspecting records, conditions, equipment, practices, or property related to solid waste disposal activities. The bill also allows for entry at any time to protect public health, safety, or prevent environmental damage, and requires the Department to seek a warrant upon demand by the owner or person in control of the premises.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4794 (on 07/11/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H844 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H844.pdf |
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