By Ms. Callahan of Sutton, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 150) of Jennifer M. Callahan for legislation establishing a division of pet shop inspectors. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PETITION OF:

Jennifer M. Callahan

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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.

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An Act  establishing a division of pet shop inspectors.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

Section 1. Section 1 of chapter 24A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

                Within the division of consumer affairs there shall be a division of pet shop investigators. The director shall establish rules and regulations and hire such inspectors as he deems best to investigate and ensure the health and safety of all animals sold to consumers in the commonwealth.