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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 non-lethal animal population control. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to conduct annual population surveys on state-owned land where overpopulation may be negatively impacting the ecosystem. The agencies must then develop and implement non-lethal, contraceptive-based population management plans for any areas identified as having overpopulation, such as deer populations exceeding 50 per square mile. The bill prohibits the use of hunting as a means of addressing overpopulation and requires the agencies to consult with and abide by municipal ordinances regarding hunting within affected municipalities.
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/H888 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H888.pdf |
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