Environmental
The Massachusetts Ocean Sanctuary Act affects coastal Massachusetts real estate by:
AAllowing unlimited offshore development
BRestricting certain activities (such as oil drilling) in designated ocean sanctuary areas✓ Correct
CProhibiting all waterfront development
DRequiring all coastal property owners to pay ocean use fees
Explanation
The Massachusetts Ocean Sanctuary Act designates certain ocean areas as sanctuaries where oil drilling and other harmful activities are prohibited, affecting development potential of adjacent and nearby coastal properties.
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