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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to regulating the sale and purchase of horses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to require the Department of Agricultural Resources, in conjunction with the Attorney General, to examine the conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of horses and to adopt regulations to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices. The regulations must ensure consumer protection, including the disclosure of the legal owner and buyer of the horse, any dual agency, relevant medical conditions, defects and surgeries, conduct or alterations that could affect the horse's performance, and the need for a written bill of sale.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5071 (on 10/29/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H845 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H845.pdf |
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