An Act relative to right of entry to prevent environmental violations

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow state environmental officials to enter private and public properties without a warrant to inspect solid waste disposal facilities. The primary goal is to enable immediate access for investigations, sampling, and inspections aimed at preventing environmental damage or protecting public health and safety. While the law permits warrantless entry, it requires officials to request a warrant from a judge if the property owner or controller demands one. This change directly affects waste management facilities and the state agencies responsible for regulating them by streamlining the inspection process.