By Mr. Sannicandro of Ashland, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 858) of Tom Sannicandro relative to the trimming tree branches and bushes on land boarding on water or wetlands.  Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Tom Sannicandro

Thomas Haskins

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act relative to land bordering on water or wetlands.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

SECTION 1.  Section 40 of chapter 131 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting, after the word “elapsed” in line 14, the following words:- , provided however, that no person shall be prevented from trimming tree branches and bushes to facilitate a better view and clean, landscaped area on owner occupied properties within 100 feet of water or wetlands.