S 576 Massachusetts Senate · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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
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This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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4
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Committee
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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
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