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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.229 194th (Current)

An Act further regulating thoroughbred breeding

By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 229) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to further regulate thoroughbred breeding. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Paul R. Feeney
Status:
Referred to Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure

Thoroughbred Breeders

Requires horses to register with the Mass Thoroughbred Breeders Association (MTBA), creates an "accreditation" program and expands the number of horses eligible for awards. Horses under two years old may come to the state, stay a minimum of 90 days on a farm and qualify for breeders awards at races sponsored by the breeders association.

* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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