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MA S480

MA S480
Relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to horse riding instructor’s licenses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require operators of riding schools or stables licensed under Chapter 128, Section 2B to obtain criminal background checks for any employees, volunteers, vendors, or contractors who work directly with children under 18 for 5 or more days per year. It also requires the Department of Agricultural Resources to obtain criminal background checks when evaluating applications for riding school or stable licenses under Chapter 128, Section 2B. Additionally, the bill repeals Section 2A of Chapter 128, which previously addressed licensing requirements for horse riding instructors.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2183 (on 10/19/2017)

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