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MA H455

MA H455
Regarding designated port areas


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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

By Mr. Murphy of Weymouth, a petition of James M. Murphy that development within a designated port area be subject to all municipal rules and regulations. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to give municipalities more control over development within designated port areas. It proposes that in any city or town that accepts the provisions of this bill, any development within a designated port area, as defined by state regulations, would be subject to all municipal rules and regulations. It also stipulates that any project or development in these areas, including ancillary facilities and non-water dependent uses, would be subject to local review and approval, and that state-level permits would be contingent upon receiving local approval.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4571 (on 06/06/2018)

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