An Act relative to third party delivery fees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a system for cities and towns to receive funding from third-party delivery services operating within their boundaries. It proposes that these delivery services pay a fee for each delivery, with a portion of that revenue being distributed to local governments to support transportation infrastructure improvements. The bill seeks to ensure that municipalities benefit from the growth of these delivery services and can invest in necessary infrastructure.
Key provisions
- Delivery services will be required to pay a fee for each delivery.
- A portion of the collected fees will be allocated to cities and towns.
- The funds are intended to support transportation infrastructure.
- The bill directs the Department of Revenue to establish a system for distributing these fees.
- The Department of Revenue will oversee the implementation of the fee collection and distribution process.
- Cities and towns can use the funds for transportation-related projects.
Who is affected
- Third-party delivery services
- Cities and towns in Massachusetts
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Transportation infrastructure providers
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a new mechanism for municipalities to receive revenue from delivery services.
- It creates a framework for the Department of Revenue to manage the process.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Daniel J. Ryan
Cosponsors
Daniel J. Ryan
James B. Eldridge
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