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MA H4962

MA H4962
Resolve An Act establishing an agricultural tourism study commission


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Introduced
11/15/2018
In Committee
12/31/2018
Crossed Over
12/31/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Resolve An Act establishing an agricultural tourism study commission

AI Summary

This bill establishes a special commission on agricultural tourism to study opportunities that support, expand, and enhance agricultural tourism in Massachusetts. The commission will review state and municipal laws and regulations related to agricultural zoning, policies and grant programs offered by the Department of Agricultural Resources, programs offered by the Office of Travel and Tourism, and national best practices for implementing agricultural tourism. The commission will consist of 11 members, including representatives from state agencies, legislative committees, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, the Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation, and the agricultural tourism industry. The commission is required to file a report with its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation by December 31, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Last Action

Resolve passed and laid before the Governor (on 01/01/2019)

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