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MA H1202

Relative to solid waste disposal facilities


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to solid waste disposal facilities. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 150A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow cities and towns to enact or enforce zoning ordinances or bylaws that apply to landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and sanitary waste disposal sites, as long as those ordinances or bylaws do not prevent closure, maintenance, or assessment activities necessary to protect public health, public safety, or the environment, as determined by the Department of Public Health based on substantial evidence.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4625 (on 06/18/2018)

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