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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
03/09/2018
03/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to agricultural commission input on board of health regulations. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends a section of Massachusetts law to require the board of health in a municipality with an established agricultural commission to provide the commission with a copy of any proposed regulations that impact farmers markets, farms, and the non-commercial keeping of poultry, livestock, and bees, as well as non-commercial production of fruits, vegetables, and horticultural plants. The agricultural commission then has a 45-day review period to provide written comments and recommendations to the board of health, though the commission can waive this period by majority vote. The bill also clarifies that the board of health can still issue emergency orders without notice or hearing in accordance with existing law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (16)
Michael Brady (D),
Gailanne Cariddi (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Stephen Kulik (D),
John Lawn (D),
Christopher Markey (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Richard Ross (R),
John Scibak (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 04/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2465 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2465.pdf |
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