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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
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)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S479 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S479.pdf |
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