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MA H854

Relating to the safety of wild turkeys


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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 the protection of wild turkeys. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 131 of the General Laws to prohibit the hunting, possession, or disturbance of wild turkeys, their nests, or eggs, except as provided. The bill allows cities, towns, or licensed wildlife rehabilitators to remove wild turkeys from urban areas and safely relocate them to rural areas, and requires the Commissioner to promulgate regulations regarding the removal of wild turkeys from urban areas.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5041 (on 08/29/2022)

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