Establishes penalties for spills of flammable materials on public ways and mandates a study on related issues.

This bill amends the General Laws to impose civil penalties on individuals or companies that spill flammable materials on public ways. Penalties can reach up to $20,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing spill counted as a separate violation. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Safety to require surety bonds from companies delivering flammable materials, compensating municipalities for spill remediation.

Establishes penalties for spills of flammable materials on public ways and mandates a study on related issues.

This bill amends the General Laws to impose civil penalties on individuals or companies that spill flammable materials on public ways. Penalties can reach up to $20,000 per violation, with each day of a continuing spill counted as a separate violation. The bill also mandates the Department of Public Safety to require surety bonds from companies delivering flammable materials, compensating municipalities for spill remediation.