Massachusetts Legislation
H. 85 Increases Penalties for Pet Shop Violations (UPDATED)
Born Free USA position: SUPPORT
Update (August 2012): The bill did not pass this year.
Bill description: This bill requires pet shops to provide free basic care information on all birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish sold on the premises. The information is required to be developed with and approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Veterinary Medicine.
Read the full text of the bill and follow its progress here.
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