Amendment #8 to H4789

Environmental DNA

Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester moves to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

SECTION XX. Section 4C of chapter 21A of the General Laws, as so appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsection:-

(l) An ocean management plan shall include the conducting of an environmental DNA (eDNA) study to determine the nature of the habitat of and usage by the marine life specific to the area, and to examine potential impacts to the ecosystem, including commercial and recreational fishing.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #8 to H4789

Environmental DNA