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Bill > H3828
MA H3828
Relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Introduced
05/30/2019
05/30/2019
In Committee
05/30/2019
05/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits pet shops in Massachusetts from selling dogs, cats, or rabbits unless they were obtained from a public animal shelter, humane society, or rescue group that has a cooperative agreement with at least one private or public shelter. Pet shops must maintain records for at least one year documenting the source of each animal they sell and post this information on the animal's cage or enclosure. Publicly owned animal pounds and shelters can periodically require pet shops to provide access to these records. Violators of this law are subject to a $500 civil penalty for each animal sold in violation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2592 (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3828 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3828.pdf |
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