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MA H987

MA H987
Regulating the sale and purchase of horses


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to regulating the sale and purchase of horses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to regulate the sale and purchase of horses in the state. It requires the Department of Agricultural Resources, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to examine the conditions surrounding horse sales and adopt regulations to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices. The regulations must ensure consumer protection, including the disclosure of the legal owner and buyer, 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 H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

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