An Act relative to a cranberry water use transfer program
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Chapter 21G of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:-
Registration statements and permits for withdrawals for use in a cranberry operation may be transferred to and used for mitigation by other permitted or registered users.
Not later than December 31, 2026, the department of environmental protection shall establish such regulations, principles, policies and guidelines as are necessary to implement section 21 of chapter 21G of the General Laws.
SECTION 1. Chapter 21G of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding the following section:- Section 21. Registration statements and permits for withdrawals for use in a cranberry operation may be transferred to and used for mitigation by other permitted or registered users. SECTION 2. Not later than December 31, 2026, the department of environmental protection shall establish such regulations, principles, policies and guidelines as are necessary to implement section 21 of chapter 21G of the General Laws.