Bill > H3561

This bill amends Chapter 129 of the General Laws to establish new requirements for the importation of certain domestic animals, such as dogs and cats, into the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring organizations that import domestic animals for rescue, adoption, foster care, transfer, or remote sale to obtain an "import registration" from the Department of Agricultural Resources. 2. Requiring professional transport organizations to obtain a "carrier registration" to transport domestic animals into the Commonwealth on behalf of registered organizations. 3. Specifying recordkeeping and reporting requirements for registered organizations and carriers. 4. Authorizing the Department to inspect, issue cease and desist orders, and impose fines for violations. 5. Establishing health, identification, and spay/neuter requirements for imported domestic animals. 6. Exempting registered organizations from certain regulations related to the promotion and marketing of registered animals. The bill aims to regulate the importation of domestic animals into Massachusetts to ensure the health and safety of the animals and the public.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3561