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Introduced
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
In Committee
04/15/2015
04/15/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to create uniform beach warnings. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to create a standardized system of warning and safety flags for all public beaches managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), a state agency responsible for parks and recreation. The DCR will be tasked with developing this uniform program, which will specify the size, shape, color, and meaning of each flag to ensure consistent messaging about beach conditions and safety. Additionally, cities and towns that oversee public beaches along the coast will have the option to adopt this DCR-developed flag program, with the specific voting procedures for adoption varying based on the city or town's form of government.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Bruce Tarr (R)*,
Viriato deMacedo (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Donald Humason (R),
Richard Ross (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S1956 (on 07/01/2015)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S471 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S471 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S471.pdf |
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