MA H3554

Bill

MA H3554

To amend 310 CMR 10.05 (3) (a) (2)

Introduced
05/07/2015

In Committee
05/21/2015

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to prohibit the application of herbicides within five hundred feet of a residence, school or playground. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends a regulation found in the Massachusetts General Laws, specifically 310 CMR 10.05 (3) (a) (2), which likely pertains to environmental protection or land use. The key provision of this bill is to prohibit anyone from applying herbicides, which are chemicals used to kill plants, within 500 feet of a residence, a school, or a children's playground. This change is being made to enhance protections for areas where people, especially children, live, learn, and play, by creating a buffer zone around these sensitive locations where herbicide use is restricted.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Chris Walsh (D)*,

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4651 (on 09/29/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3554

(8 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H3554
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3554
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3554.pdf

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