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MA H2124
MA H2124To establish a commercial fishing permit bank in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
summary
Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/01/2018
02/01/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to direct the Department of Agriculture to establish a commercial fishing permit bank. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture to establish a commercial fishing permit bank. The department would be able to purchase federal fishing permits and then resell or lease the rights to those permits to existing federal fishing permit holders in the state, while providing the original permit holder the right of first refusal when the permit is sold. The bill aims to create a mechanism for the state to maintain and manage federal fishing permits to support the commercial fishing industry in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2124 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2124.pdf |
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