An Act relative to fisheries conservation gear grant program
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill directs the Division of Marine Fisheries to establish a grant program to support commercial fishing gear. The program aims to help fishing businesses replace or upgrade their gear to improve conservation efforts. This initiative seeks to modernize fishing practices and promote sustainable fisheries management in Massachusetts.
Key provisions
- Establish a grant program for commercial fishing gear.
- The program will support gear replacement and upgrades.
- The Division of Marine Fisheries will administer the grant program.
- The grants are intended to improve fisheries conservation.
- The bill refers the program to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who is affected
- Commercial fishing businesses
- The Division of Marine Fisheries
- Fisheries industry in Massachusetts
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
Cosponsor
Jeffrey Rosario Turco
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