Amend Chap 129 of the general laws by inserting the following:
Section 39E: Animal Shelters and Rescue (rehoming) Organizations
SECTION 1.
Definitions:
“Shelter” – Any 501 (c)3 organization or other IRS not for profit status organization, that finds homes for unowned animals.
“Rescue Organization” – A 501 (c)3 organization or other IRS not for profit status organization other than a shelter as defined in this act that arranges for transfer of unowned dogs and cats to temporary or permanent homes in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“Department” – Department of Agricultural Resources
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