Amendment #432 to H4000

Recreational  shell fishing areas

Mr. Kearney of Scituate moves to amend the bill by inserting after section 14 the following 2 sections:-

“SECTION 14A. Section 1 of chapter 130 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2018 Official Edition, is

hereby amended by inserting after the definition of “Recreational saltwater fishing” the following

definition:- “Recreational shell fishing area”, an area designated for the non-commercial taking or

attempted taking of shellfish for personal or family use; provided, however, that the shellfish are not

sold, traded or bartered.

SECTION 14B. Said chapter 130 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 20A the following

section:-

Section 20B. Cities and towns shall have exclusive jurisdiction of recreational shell fishing areas, including but not limited to safety, monitoring and testing standards for shellfish."

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #432 to H4000

Recreational  shell fishing areas