An Act relative to the use of public lands by community based organizations

This bill allows Massachusetts municipalities to waive administrative and custodial fees for non-profit and charitable organizations using municipal land for events. Under the new provision, a town can choose to charge no fees if it determines the event provides a community benefit, serves the public interest, and has a valid public purpose. The law gives local governments the discretion to make these fee waivers based on specific criteria rather than mandating them for all groups.