Bill > H2116

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 146 of the Massachusetts General Laws to ensure fair procedures for individuals holding licenses issued by the Department of Public Safety, specifically mentioning engineers, firemen, or operators of hoisting machinery. The key provision is that before the department can suspend or revoke such a license or certification, an Adjudicatory Proceeding, which is a formal legal hearing process governed by specific sections of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, must be held. This proceeding is intended to provide equal protection under the law. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the officials making the final decision in these proceedings will be appointed by the Chief, who will select three inspectors from the division to serve together as a board of appeal.