Bill > H4279

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.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4279