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  • Bill – 2023001 – BOSTON, MA CITY COUNCIL (GOV’T OPERATIONS COMM)

    Summary:

    Amends Chapter XVI (Prohibitions, Penalties & Permits), Section 16-1.9G (Sale of Animals), Subsection 16-1.9G.2 (Prohibition) of the City Code of Boston, MA to include guinea pigs in the existing prohibition on the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by city pet stores.

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  • Bill – 2023002 – BRAINTREE, MA CITY COUNCIL (ORDINANCE & RULES COMMITTEE)

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    Proposed ordinance would amend Title 6 (Animals) of Braintree, MA Code by adding a new section to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs in town pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2023003 – NORTH ANDOVER, MA SELECT BOARD

    Summary:

    Ordinance amends Part II (General Legislation), Chapter 60 (Animal Control) of the Bylaws of North Andover, MA by adding a new Section 60-9 (Humane Pet Store Ordinance) to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs in town pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2020004 – NORTH ADAMS, MA CITY COUNCIL

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    Amends Chapter 27 (Dog Regulations) of North Adams, MA Municipal Code by adding a new Section 27-12 to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in city pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2021001 – SPRINGFIELD, MA CITY COUNCIL

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    Ordinance No. 2021-2 amends Chapter 110 (Animals) of Springfield, MA City Code by adding a new Section 110-14 to prohibit the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits by city pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2022001 – LEXINGTON, MA TOWN COUNCIL

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    The Humane Pet Store Ordinance amends Part 1 (General Bylaws), Chapter 9 (Animals) of the Lexington, MA Town Bylaws by adding a new Section 9-7 (Pet Shops) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in town pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2022002 – LENOX, MA BOARD OF SELECTMEN

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    Proposed ordinance would amend the Town Bylaws of Lenox, MA to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits in town pet shops.

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  • Bill – 2022003 – ATTLEBORO, MA MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

    Summary:

    Proposed ordinance amends Chapter 9 (Licenses & Permits) of the Revised Ordinances of Attleboro, MA by adding a new Section 9-48 (Humane Pet Store) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, guinea pigs and rabbits in city pet shops.

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