Bill > H1022

This bill amends Chapter 131 of the Massachusetts General Laws to modify regulations around the use of traps for capturing furbearing mammals. It prohibits the use of certain traps, such as steel jaw leghold traps and lethal snares, while allowing the use of certain traps, like box or cage-type traps, for specific purposes like protecting public health and safety, conducting scientific research, or managing wildlife classified as furbearers. The bill also establishes a process for obtaining emergency permits from municipal boards of health or the state Division of Fisheries and Wildlife to address threats to human health and safety, such as beaver or muskrat-caused flooding. Additionally, the bill requires persons issued permits under this section to report certain information to the director of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1022