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MA H1984

MA H1984
Relative to cemetery and crematory inspections and penalties


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to cemetery and crematory inspections and penalties. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning cemetery and crematory inspections and penalties, proposes several changes to Chapter 114 of the General Laws. Specifically, it increases the penalty for certain violations from $50 to $100 in multiple sections, and in one instance, changes a penalty from "twenty" dollars to "one hundred" dollars. Additionally, it mandates that local boards of health will conduct annual inspections of all cemeteries and crematories within their towns, and any violations found must be reported to the department of public health within one week of the inspection. The bill also increases the number of days for a specific notice period from one to two days.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4242 (on 05/05/2016)

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