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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to capturing and trapping furbearing mammals. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 131 of the General Laws to prohibit the use of certain types of traps for capturing furbearing mammals, such as steel jaw leghold traps, padded leghold traps, and snares. It requires individuals to receive training or complete a trapper training course before using traps, unless they have a valid trapping license or trap registration certificate. The bill also establishes regulations on the size, placement, and use of traps based on Best Management Practices, and requires the Division to provide an annual report on the creation, implementation, and efficiency of animal problem plans. Violations of the provisions in this bill are subject to fines and potential imprisonment.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
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/H1016 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1016.pdf |
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