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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.663 194th (Current)

An Act relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund

By Mr. Tarr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 663) of Bruce E. Tarr for legislation relative to the Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Environment and Natural Resources.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Bruce E. Tarr
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Special Attachments:
Committee - Senate member votes

Salisbury Beach Preservation Trust Fund

This bill seeks to improve the management and preservation of the entirety of the Salisbury Beach dune and beach system, encompassing both public and private properties on the beach. The bill specifies that money from the Trust Fund must be used for activities like purchasing sand, restoring dunes, installing sand fencing, and supporting beach nourishment and coastal resilience projects, especially by potentially matching funds from other entities projects. Additionally, the bill raises a specific fee from $3 to $4, allowing the DCR to adjust it for inflation later. DCR is also required to produce an annual public report detailing fund activities, finances, and visitor numbers by December 31st of each year. Every two years, DCR must also update the beach's management plan to include strategies for long-term disaster prevention, recovery, and daily upkeep.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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