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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
05/24/2021
05/24/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill bans the retail sale of cats and dogs in pet shops, with some exceptions. Pet shops are prohibited from selling, delivering, or offering for sale cats or dogs, except for those obtained from public or private charitable nonprofit animal shelters or animal rescue organizations for the purpose of adoption. Pet shops must maintain records of the source of each dog or cat they acquire for at least one year and make these records available to the Division of Animal Health upon request. Violators of this law would be subject to a fine of up to $500 for each dog or cat sold or offered for sale in violation. The bill would go into effect 90 days after its passage.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (20)
Patrick O'Connor (R)*,
Jo Comerford (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Rich Haggerty (D),
Adam Hinds (D),
Steven Howitt (R),
Brad Jones (R),
John Keenan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
James Murphy (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Adam Scanlon (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Steve Xiarhos (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2734 (on 03/03/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S230 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S230.pdf |
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