Bill Text: MA S380 | 2009-2010 | 186th General Court | Introduced

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Bill Title: For legislation relative to the powers of the department of agricultural resources

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-08-16 - Accompanied a study order, see H04990 [S380 Detail]

Download: Massachusetts-2009-S380-Introduced.html

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Mr. Brewer

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
                Court assembled:

                The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the passage of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to the powers of the department of agricultural resources.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:	District/Address:
Stephen M. Brewer	Worcester, Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin
Bruce E. Tarr	First Essex and Middlesex

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the Year Two Thousand and Nine

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An Act relative to the powers of the department of agricultural resources.

                Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1.  Section 2 of Chapter 128 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding, after subsection (j), the following new subsection:- (k) maintain exclusive authority in regulating and publishing information, creating and maintaining public outreach efforts and developing educational materials relative to nutrient management and fertilizer guidelines in the Commonwealth.