Bill > S2613

This bill, the Public Lands Preservation Act, aims to protect Article XCVII lands (lands subject to constitutional protections for natural resource purposes) by requiring public owners to acquire or provide replacement lands of equal or greater natural resource value whenever they propose to dispose of or change the use of Article XCVII lands. The bill establishes a notification and review process with the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, who must provide recommendations on proposed dispositions or changes in use to the state legislature. The bill also outlines specific approval processes for municipalities, state agencies, and other public owners, and includes provisions for handling eminent domain takings of Article XCVII lands. The overall goal is to prevent a net loss of protected public lands in the commonwealth.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2613