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MA H845

MA H845
Regulating the sale and purchase of horses


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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