HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1211 FILED ON: 1/16/2019
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 845
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Alice Hanlon Peisch
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act regulating the sale and purchase of horses.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Alice Hanlon Peisch | 14th Norfolk | 1/8/2019 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 1211 FILED ON: 1/16/2019
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 845
By Ms. Peisch of Wellesley, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 845) of Alice Hanlon Peisch relative to regulating the sale and purchase of horses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-First General Court
(2019-2020)
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An Act regulating the sale and purchase of horses.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Section 45 of chapter 129 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting the following new section at the end thereof :-
Section 45A. The Department of Agricultural Resources in conjunction with the Attorney General shall examine the conditions surrounding the sale and purchase of horses and shall adopt regulations to prevent unfair or deceptive trade practices. The department shall promulgate regulations ensuring the consumer is protected in the purchase of a horse. Said regulations shall include, at least; the disclosure of the legal owner and buyer of the horse and any dual agency to the buyer and seller; the disclosure of relevant medical conditions, defects, and surgeries; the conduct or alterations that could affect the performance of a horse; and the need for a written bill of sale.