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MA H4700

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hadley Luddy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Truro would be authorized to enact a bylaw regulating the storage, use, and application of pesticides within town boundaries
  • Overrides Chapter 132B of the General Laws, which otherwise governs pesticide regulation at the state level
  • Civil penalties of up to $1,000 per offense may be established for violations
  • Town may enforce the bylaw through any lawful means
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage; local approval from the town has already been received

Legislative Description

Authorizing the town of Truro to regulate the use of pesticides

Last Action

Hearing rescheduled to 03/04/2026 from 10:00 AM-11:15 AM in 222 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources11/3/2025

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