Amendment #362 to H4600

DMF Harvesting

Ms. Peake of Provincetown moves to amend the bill by adding the following new section:-

SECTION XX.  Section 1A of chapter 130 of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding after the fourth sentence the following:

Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, but subject to chapter 130, the division of marine fisheries shall have the sole authority and jurisdiction in the commonwealth to regulate the harvest of marine fish and the effect of such activities on marine fish species and marine fisheries resources, and no person authorized to engage in fishing activities by the division pursuant to chapter 130 shall be required to file a notice of intent pursuant to section 40 of chapter 131 or a local wetlands bylaw or regulation, or obtain a permit or license pursuant to chapter 91 or a water quality certification pursuant to chapter 21 in relation to such fishing activities.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #362 to H4600

DMF Harvesting