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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
04/06/2023
04/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to licensing of dog day care businesses. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill provides consumer protections at dog day care businesses. It defines a "dog day care business" as a business that provides supervision, control, and management of dogs socializing in groups, and is responsible for their food, water, exercise, and well-being. The bill requires dog day care businesses to obtain a license from the director, which will be subject to rules and regulations governing sanitation, safety standards, risk management procedures, insurance requirements, and other operational aspects. The director is required to obtain input from industry stakeholders and experts before drafting the regulations, and to start accepting license applications by December 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4564 (on 04/22/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H314 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H314.pdf |
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