Bill > H1557

This bill establishes an animal abuse registry in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: 1. It creates a central computerized registry of individuals convicted of animal abuse crimes, including their name, address, details of the crime, and a photograph. 2. Individuals convicted of animal abuse crimes in Massachusetts or other states who then reside in Massachusetts are required to register within 10 days of conviction or release from incarceration, and must update their information annually. 3. Registrants must pay a $50 annual fee to cover the administrative costs of maintaining the registry. 4. Failure to register or providing false information can result in fines and/or imprisonment. 5. Animal shelters, pet stores, and animal breeders in Massachusetts are required to check the registry before providing an animal to a potential adopter or buyer, and are prohibited from selling or giving an animal to anyone on the registry. 6. Violations by animal shelters, pet stores, and breeders can result in fines and imprisonment.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1557