Bill > S72

This bill amends Chapter 130 of the Massachusetts General Laws to waive commercial fishing permit fees for individuals who are 70 years of age or older. Specifically, the legislation mandates that any commercial fishing permit issued to a person aged 70 or older, as defined in 322 CMR 7.01(2), shall be granted without requiring the individual to pay any fees or monetary charges. The bill appears designed to provide a financial benefit to senior commercial fishers by removing the financial barrier of permit costs for older individuals in the industry. The provisions of this bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, meaning that as soon as the bill is signed into law, senior fishers would be eligible for fee-free commercial fishing permits.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S72