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MA H4279
Relative to the importation of animals for rescue, shelter, foster, adoption or remote sale
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Introduced
03/06/2018
03/06/2018
In Committee
03/06/2018
03/06/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the importation of animals for rescue, shelter, foster, adoption or remote sale
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 129 of the Massachusetts General Laws to regulate the importation of animals for rescue, shelter, foster, adoption, or remote sale. Key provisions include:
1. Requiring organizations that import animals into the state to register with the Department of Agricultural Resources and meet certain requirements, such as having a detailed pre-import animal processing plan and maintaining comprehensive records on each imported animal.
2. Establishing requirements for the transportation of imported animals, including the use of USDA-licensed carriers and a mandatory isolation or hold period for imported animals.
3. Granting the Department the authority to inspect registered organizations, issue cease and desist orders, and suspend or revoke registrations for violations of the law.
4. Specifying health, age, and sterilization requirements for animals offered for sale or transfer by registered organizations.
5. Exempting registered organizations from certain marketing and promotional regulations for animals in their care.
The bill aims to ensure the health and welfare of animals imported for rescue, shelter, foster, adoption, or remote sale in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4279 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4279.pdf |
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