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Introduced
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
In Committee
06/25/2018
06/25/2018
Crossed Over
06/21/2018
06/21/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to ivory and rhinoceros horn trafficking (being the text of Senate document number 2553, printed as amended)
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to prohibit the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell of ivory or rhinoceros horn, with certain exceptions. The bill establishes penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It also creates the Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund, which will be used to increase enforcement and educational efforts related to the new law. Additionally, the bill requires the director of law enforcement to conduct a study on implementing a certification system for ivory items derived from mammoths or mastodons.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2575 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2575.pdf |
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