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MA S881

MA S881
Allowing local wetlands bylaw decisions to be appealed to land court


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Introduced
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to allow local wetlands bylaw decisions to be appealed in court. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend existing law, specifically Section 4 of Chapter 249 of the General Laws, to allow decisions made under local wetlands protection bylaws, ordinances, or regulations to be appealed to the Land Court. Currently, appeals for certain administrative decisions are handled differently, but this change would create a clear pathway for individuals or groups to challenge local wetland protection rulings in a judicial setting, providing a more formal avenue for dispute resolution.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2204 (on 04/04/2016)

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