An Act relative to the removal and disposal of waste oil
This bill requires businesses in Massachusetts that accept used oil for disposal to submit a detailed plan to the Department of Environmental Protection before they can operate. The plan must explain how the company will collect, transport, and dispose of waste oil, including specific locations and processing methods. Any business that fails to follow these rules or violate the new requirements could face a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for each offense. The law directly affects auto service stations, marinas, and retail outlets selling lubricating oil within the state.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2024
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 8, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Feb 8, 2024
Senate · Reported by committee
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
Feb 16, 2023
House · Passed
House concurred
Feb 16, 2023
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to the committee on Environment and Natural Resources
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bruce Tarr
RRepublican
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