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MA S545

Relative to the definition of farming

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to define farming. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 1A of Chapter 128 of the Massachusetts General Laws to clarify that the definition of "farming" does not apply to the raising of dogs for breeding, the raising or keeping of dogs for other commercial use, or the commercial grooming of dogs. This change provides more specificity around the types of activities that are considered farming under the state's laws.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 03/07/2022)
(12 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S545
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S545.pdf
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