Massachusetts H2326 aims to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the Dover Amendment.

Massachusetts H2326 seeks to amend the General Laws to ensure that nonprofit institutions cannot bypass wetlands or natural resource area protections. The bill specifically modifies Section 3 of chapter 40A to clarify that restrictions on land or structures for religious or educational purposes must include protections for wetlands and natural resources. This change is intended to safeguard public health and the environment by ensuring that nonprofit institutions cannot use the Dover Amendment to avoid necessary protections.

Massachusetts H2326 aims to prevent nonprofit institutions from avoiding wetlands or natural resource protections under the Dover Amendment.

Massachusetts H2326 seeks to amend the General Laws to ensure that nonprofit institutions cannot bypass wetlands or natural resource area protections. The bill specifically modifies Section 3 of chapter 40A to clarify that restrictions on land or structures for religious or educational purposes must include protections for wetlands and natural resources. This change is intended to safeguard public health and the environment by ensuring that nonprofit institutions cannot use the Dover Amendment to avoid necessary protections.