Bill > H888

This bill modifies Chapter 91 of the Massachusetts General Laws to explicitly include recreation as a purpose for which private tidelands can be used. Specifically, the bill adds "recreation" to the list of existing authorized purposes in Section 1 of the chapter and introduces a new definition for "recreation" as "the use of land for relaxation, exercise, watersports or other enjoyable pastimes." By making these amendments, the bill clarifies that private landowners with tidelands (areas of land adjacent to the shoreline that are affected by tidal changes) can use these areas for recreational activities, potentially expanding the legal understanding of how such lands can be utilized. This change provides more explicit guidance about the potential uses of private tidelands and may offer greater flexibility for landowners in coastal areas of Massachusetts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H888