Bill > H5139

This bill mandates that the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, specifically its Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, must review its existing "Guidelines for Managing Recreational Use of Beaches to Protect Piping Plovers, Terns, and Their Habitats in Massachusetts" at least every two years. During these reviews, the Division is required to actively consult with local and regional officials who manage beaches and enforce these guidelines. Furthermore, the Division must hold at least two public hearings in affected communities to gather public input, with advance notice of at least fourteen days, ensuring that no single community hosts these hearings in consecutive review cycles.