Snaxin, Inc. v. Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund Administrative Review Board

The plaintiff in each action before us on appeal (hereinafter “the plaintiffs”) sought financial assistance, in accordance with the statutory scheme set out by G. L. c. 21J, from the Underground Storage Tank Petroleum Cleanup Fund (Fund) for help with environmental cleanup and replacement of *225underground storage tanks at the plaintiffs’ respective retail gasoline establishments. These efforts were required to comply with State and Federal mandates. The Fund was established by the Legislature in order to provide financial assistance to businesses that sell petroleum products that are stored in…