Massachusetts H122 establishes regulations for the preservation of existing pet cemeteries.

Massachusetts H122 amends Chapter 129 of the General Laws to include regulations for the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Owners of pet cemeteries must file a dedication in the registry of deeds, restricting the property to pet cemetery use. Owners or operators must keep records of all purchasers of space for pet remains. The Division of Animal Health is authorized to regulate these cemeteries, and the director is required to promulgate necessary rules or regulations. This act applies to any real property used as a pet cemetery before, on, or after the effective date of this act.

Massachusetts H122 establishes regulations for the preservation of existing pet cemeteries.

Massachusetts H122 amends Chapter 129 of the General Laws to include regulations for the preservation of existing pet cemeteries. Owners of pet cemeteries must file a dedication in the registry of deeds, restricting the property to pet cemetery use. Owners or operators must keep records of all purchasers of space for pet remains. The Division of Animal Health is authorized to regulate these cemeteries, and the director is required to promulgate necessary rules or regulations. This act applies to any real property used as a pet cemetery before, on, or after the effective date of this act.