Mass. General Laws c.272 § 79

Violations by business entities of statutes relating to the treatment, care and protection of animals

Updates

Amended by St.2018, c. 219, § 24, effective November 7, 2018

Section 79

A for-profit corporation, nonprofit corporation, business, professional corporation, partnership, limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership or any other business entity violating section 112 of chapter 266 or section 77, 77A, 77B, 78, 78A, 79A, 80 ½, 80A, 80B, 80C, 80D, 80E, 80E ½, 80F, 80G, 80H, 80I, 81, 85A, 85B, 87, 94 or 95 of this chapter shall be punished by a fine as therein provided, and shall be responsible for the knowledge and acts of its agents and servants relative to animals transported, owned or used by it or in its custody.

Last updated:	June 6, 2019