Public Meeting Notice

Public Meeting Notice  Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Posted: March 12, 2026 4 p.m.

Contact

Sheri Gustafson- Mass Animal Fund Program Coordinator

Fax

617-626-1733

Overview

Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting Location 

ZOOM Meeting ID: 857 0053 5396 passcode: animal

Agenda

Meeting agenda

 I. Attendance

Advisory Committee roll call

II. Approval of Minutes

Review and approval of the February 10th, 2026 meeting minutes

(vote required)

III. Legislative Update

Update regarding recent or proposed amendments related to Ollie’s Law

IV. Unlicensed Kennels and Enforcement

Discussion regarding enforcement related to unlicensed kennel operations and compliance with kennel licensing requirements.

A. Discussion of possible penalties for unlicensed kennel operations

B. Unlicensed kennel listing

 1. Prevention

 2. Consumer protection and education

C. Consistency in municipal implementation of kennel licensing requirements and enforcement

D. Discussion regarding potential accountability mechanisms when kennel licensing requirements are not enforced locally

E. Discussion regarding commercial platforms or umbrella companies facilitating unlicensed kennel operations

V. Regulatory Implementation Discussion

A. Review of Advisory Committee timeline

B. Discussion of potential roll-out period for kennel regulation compliance

VI. New Business

Open floor for any additional items Advisory Committee members wish to raise.

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