Massachusetts H4856 allows cranberry water use permits to be transferred for mitigation by other users.
Massachusetts H4856 amends Chapter 21G of the General Laws to permit the transfer of water use permits for cranberry operations to other permitted or registered users for mitigation purposes. The Department of Environmental Protection must establish necessary regulations, principles, policies, and guidelines by December 31, 2026, to implement this change. This bill aims to enhance water use efficiency and management in cranberry farming.
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