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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/27/2021
05/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd 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 live dogs, cats, or rabbits unless the animals were obtained from a publicly owned animal pound, public animal control agency or shelter, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals shelter, humane society shelter, or rescue group that has a cooperative agreement with at least one private or public shelter. Pet shops must maintain records documenting the source of each animal they sell or provide space for, and display this information on a sign near the animal's enclosure. Publicly owned animal pounds and public animal control agencies or shelters can periodically require pet shops to provide access to these records. Violating this law results in a $500 civil penalty per animal offered for sale in violation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H306 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H306.pdf |
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