MA H1117

Bill

MA H1117

Supporting our natural landmarks

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/31/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to municipal ordinance violations concerning desecration of natural landmarks. Municipalities and Regional Government.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 40 Section 21D of the Massachusetts General Laws to increase the maximum fine for the desecration of natural landmarks designated by the Department of Conservation from the standard $300 fine for municipal ordinance violations to a maximum of $1,000. This change is intended to provide stronger penalties for the destruction or defacement of important natural landmarks under the jurisdiction of the state's conservation department.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Carlos González (D), Donald Humason (R), Aaron Vega (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 02/05/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1117

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1117
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1117.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1086	Relative to online access to municipal ordinances and by-laws	Accompanied a study order, see H4590	Similar To
S1130	Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and bylaws	New draft substituted, see S2637	Similar To
S2637	Relative to the effective enforcement of municipal ordinances and bylaws	No further action taken	Similar To

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