Promotes urban agriculture in environmental justice communities in Massachusetts.
The bill amends the General Laws to prioritize urban agriculture projects in environmental justice municipalities. These are municipalities where the median household income is low, a significant portion of the population is minority, or there is limited English proficiency. The bill defines "environmental justice municipality" and modifies the state's preference for project locations to favor those in or near these municipalities.
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