Long-term programs; powers of commissioner

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MA Code › Part I › Title XIX › Chapter 132A › Section 2A

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Section 2A. The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to establish a long-term program of state parks, state forest recreation areas and state reservations, and for such purpose may improve areas now under the control of the department of environmental management and acquire adequate land and water areas for said facilities and approaches thereto. The commissioner may accept from other public or private organizations existing areas in public use.

Section 2A. The commissioner is hereby authorized and directed to establish a long-term program of state parks, state forest recreation areas and state reservations, and for such purpose may improve areas now under the control of the department of environmental management and acquire adequate land and water areas for said facilities and approaches thereto. The commissioner may accept from other public or private organizations existing areas in public use.

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Long-term programs; powers of commissioner · Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 132A, sec. 2A | Frix