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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to regulate the use of trapping devices to take beaver and muskrat. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131 to regulate the use of trapping devices for capturing furbearing mammals like beavers and muskrats. It prohibits the use of certain traps like steel jaw leghold traps and lethal snares, with some exceptions for purposes like public health and safety, scientific research, and wildlife management. The bill also establishes a process for obtaining emergency permits to alleviate immediate threats to human health and safety, and requires reporting on the use of such permits to the state's Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S492 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S492.pdf |
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