Posted:
March 12, 2026 4 p.m.
- This page, Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting , is offered by
- Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Public Meeting Notice
Public Meeting Notice Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting
Contact
Sheri Gustafson- Mass Animal Fund Program Coordinator
Fax
617-626-1733
Overview
Ollie's Law Advisory Committee Meeting Location
Agenda
- Attendance
Advisory Committee roll call - Approval of Minutes
Review and approval of the February 10th, 2026 meeting minutes (vote required) - Legislative Update
Update regarding recent or proposed amendments related to Ollie’s Law - Unlicensed Kennels and Enforcement
Discussion regarding enforcement related to unlicensed kennel operations and compliance with kennel licensing requirements.- Discussion of possible penalties for unlicensed kennel operations
- Unlicensed kennel listing
- 1. Prevention
- 2. Consumer protection and education
- Consistency in municipal implementation of kennel licensing requirements and enforcement
- Discussion regarding potential accountability mechanisms when kennel licensing requirements are not enforced locally
- Discussion regarding commercial platforms or umbrella companies facilitating unlicensed kennel operations
- Regulatory Implementation Discussion
- Review of Advisory Committee timeline
- Discussion of potential roll-out period for kennel regulation compliance
- New Business
Open floor for any additional items Advisory Committee members wish to raise.