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Introduced
09/28/2017
09/28/2017
In Committee
03/19/2018
03/19/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reform agricultural preservation restrictions. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reform agricultural preservation restrictions in Massachusetts. It amends the state's General Laws to clarify the definition of an "agricultural preservation restriction," which is a legal agreement that restricts the use of land to agricultural purposes. The bill specifies that these restrictions shall be perpetual, except as released under certain provisions. It also limits the ability of the Department of Agricultural Resources to exercise certain rights, such as a right of refusal or right to assign, when the owner of the land subject to an agricultural preservation restriction wishes to sell the property.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Donald Humason (R),
Stephen Kulik (D),
Keiko Orrall (R),
Michael Rodrigues (D),
Paul Schmid (D),
John Scibak (D),
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/19/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2175 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2175.pdf |
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