For the operation of the beaches, pools and spray pools under the control of the department of conservation and recreation; provided, that the seasonal hires of the department of conservation and recreation's parks, beaches, pools and spray pools be paid from this item; provided further, that seasonal employees who are hired before the second Sunday before Memorial Day and whose employment continues beyond the Saturday following Labor Day in positions eligible for health insurance benefits in fiscal year 2026 shall continue to be eligible for such benefits in fiscal year 2027 during the period of their seasonal employment; provided further, that notwithstanding
section 1 of chapter 31 of the General Laws, seasonal positions funded by this item shall be positions requiring the services of an incumbent, on either a full-time or less than full-time basis beginning not earlier than April 1 and ending not later than December 1, or beginning not earlier than September 1 and ending not later than April 30; and provided further, that notwithstanding said
section 1 of said chapter 31, seasonal positions funded by this item shall not be filled by an incumbent for more than 8 months within a 12-month period
