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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Section 174A: Euthanizing of dogs or cats by barbiturates

Section 174A. A dog or cat whose killing is authorized under this chapter shall be euthanized only by the administration of barbiturates in a manner deemed acceptable by the American Veterinary Medical Association Guidelines on Euthanasia or as otherwise allowed in section 151A.