S665 — An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
In plain language
This bill addresses the removal and disposal of waste oil.
The bill focuses on how waste oil is managed, including its removal and proper disposal methods. It aims to regulate the processes involved in handling waste oil to ensure environmental safety.
What this means for you
- Environment: This means cleaner environments as waste oil is managed more effectively to prevent pollution.
Summary
An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil
Bill Text
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The bill requires entities accepting waste oil or petroleum products for disposal to submit a disposal plan to the Department of Environmental Protection and introduces penalties for violations.
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Section 52A of chapter 21 of the General Laws
No entity shall accept waste oil or petroleum products for disposal from any automobile service station marina serving powered watercraft or retail outlet selling automobile lubricating oil in the Commonwealth unless and until such entity has submitted a plan for the removal and proper disposal of such materials with the Department of Environmental Protection, and a copy of said plan has been provided to any party providing such materials for disposal. Said plan shall include, but not be limited to; the methodology for collecting and transporting the waste oil, location where the waste oil is to be disposed, and procedures for processing and/or disposing of the waste oil. Any person or entity that violates the provisions of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
This change establishes requirements for submitting disposal plans and introduces civil penalties for non-compliance.
Sponsors
- Bruce E. Tarr · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Bruce E. Tarr Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (203)
203 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S665 do?
- An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil
- Who sponsors S665?
- S665 is sponsored by Bruce E. Tarr (Republican).
- What is the current status of S665?
- This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track S665?
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