Bill > H3273

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 114 of the General Laws by adding a new section that requires any business offering cremation services for pets, referred to as a "pet crematorium," to register with the Department of Public Health. This registration is mandatory before a pet crematorium can legally operate. Furthermore, pet crematoriums will be required to record digital video footage of each individual animal cremation, ensuring clear identification of the animal's remains before and after the process, with a date and time stamp. This footage must be kept confidential for at least two years. Violating these recording requirements can result in a fine of up to $10,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both, with each cremation performed in violation counting as a separate offense.