HD 2099 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to DCR yacht club fees reflecting waterway access

This bill amends Chapter 65 of the 2010 acts to update how the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) manages recreational boating access. It requires DCR to survey properties to include navigable channels and berthing areas, and mandates that DCR manage, operate, and maintain water access for recreational boating and protect waterways. The bill also adds a condition for yacht club leases: lessees must have adequate access to navigable waters for boating and mooring, and the site must support water-dependent uses. These changes directly affect DCR operations, yacht clubs, and recreational boaters using public waterways.
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Tackey Chan
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