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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to civil penalties for oil spills on public ways by commercial motor vehicles or trailers used to deliver gasoline, oil or other flammable materials. Transportation.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 85 of the General Laws to impose a civil penalty of up to $20,000 on any commercial motor vehicle or trailer used to deliver gasoline, oil, or other flammable materials that causes a spill of more than 100 gallons on a public way. The penalty is in addition to liability for the costs incurred by the Commonwealth or any political subdivision in cleaning up the spill. The Superior Court has jurisdiction to enforce this provision, and any civil penalties collected would be paid to the treasury of the city or town where the spill occurred.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4649 (on 06/21/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1913 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1913.pdf |
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