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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 capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 131 of the General Laws in Massachusetts to regulate the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. The key provisions include: banning the use of certain types of traps, such as steel jaw leghold traps and snares, that are designed to grip the animal's body; requiring individuals to receive training or obtain a trapping license or trap registration certificate before using traps; and establishing regulations on the size, placement, and use of traps based on best management practices. The bill also imposes fines and imprisonment for violations, and provides for the revocation of trapping licenses and permits for repeat offenders.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5013 (on 11/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H885 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H885.pdf |
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