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By Mr. Fennell of Lynn, petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3477) of Robert F. Fennell and Christine E. Canavan relative to the transportation of animals in motor vehicles. Transportation. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PETITION OF:
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In the Year Two Thousand and Seven.
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An Act relative to the transportation of animals in motor vehicles. . |
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 22 H of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2004 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting at the end thereof the following:-
No person shall transport an animal in the interior of a motor vehicle unless the animal or animals are securely contained by a harness, or within a pet carrier or cage. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first offense, and not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each subsequent offense. The provisions of this law shall not apply to motorists in emergency situations.