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Public Meeting Notice Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting
Contact
Sheri Gustafson- Mass Animal Fund Program Coordinator
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Overview
Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting Location
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.