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MA S479

Conserving our natural resources


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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

For legislation to regulate the use of trapping devices to take beaver and muskrat. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts' laws to regulate the use of trapping devices to capture beavers and muskrats. It prohibits the use of certain traps, such as steel jaw leghold traps and lethal snares, while allowing the use of box or cage-type traps, as well as "Conibear" style traps, non-lethal cable restraints, and "dog proof" foot encapsulation restraints by state agencies or their agents for specific purposes, like protecting public health and safety or managing wildlife. The bill also establishes an emergency permit process for individuals to temporarily alleviate threats to human health and safety caused by beaver or muskrat activity, and requires permit holders to report information about the animals taken to the state's Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2501 (on 03/19/2020)

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