Bill > H1078

This bill aims to regulate commercial breeder kennels in Massachusetts. It removes the term "commercial breeder kennel" from the existing law, and instead requires these kennels to obtain a breeder license from the city or town where they are located. The bill sets requirements for the breeder license, such as the need for dogs to wear tags with the license number, and for the kennel owner to maintain records of the dogs. The bill also gives the state Commissioner of Agricultural Resources the authority to inspect these kennels and issue orders for correcting any unsanitary or inhumane conditions, with the ability to recommend license revocation or suspension. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner to establish a minimum standard of care for dogs in these commercial breeder kennels by the end of 2015.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1078