Bill > S396

This bill aims to protect, preserve, and increase access to family camping by directing the division of state parks and recreation to revise and create new rules and regulations within six months of its passage. These changes will focus on encouraging the growth of Massachusetts campgrounds while simultaneously safeguarding public health, safety, and the environment. Specifically, the bill mandates that regulations concerning septic flow, volume discharge, greywater, land size, and approved chemical additives be updated to better suit the conditions of seasonal use campgrounds, thereby preventing unnecessary obstacles to campground expansion and user access. In this process, the division is required to consult with relevant interest groups, such as the Massachusetts Association of Campground Owners and the Massachusetts Camping Association.