Amendment ID: S2370-9-R2

2nd Redraft Amendment 9

Preventing Animal Abuse

Messrs. Montigny, Tarr and OConnor move to amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following section:-

“SECTION 1A. Chapter 140 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 141 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 141. Whoever violates section 137, 137B or 138 shall be assessed a fine of not less than $50, which shall be paid to the city or town wherein the violation occurred.

Whoever violates section 137A shall be assessed a fine of not less than $250 for a first offense, a fine of not less than $500 for a second offense and a fine of not more than $1500 for a third or subsequent offense.  The fine shall be paid to the city or town wherein the violation occurred; provided, however, that if a person is unable to pay the fine under this paragraph, the individual may agree, in lieu of payment, to relinquish ownership and control of all dogs on the premises to animal control or another appropriate law enforcement agency.”.