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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 wetlands ordinances in cities and towns. Municipalities and Regional Government.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide more efficient wetlands management by amending the Massachusetts General Law. It allows Conservation Commissions to administer and enforce local wetlands ordinances or by-laws that are more stringent than or exceed the standards set forth in the Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations, but only if the Department of Environmental Protection reviews and approves the proposed local ordinance or by-law based on certain criteria. The bill also specifies that appeals of decisions made under a local wetlands ordinance or by-law should be made to the Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4573 (on 05/16/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2016 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2016.pdf |
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