Establishes a temporary ban on animal possession for animal abusers in Massachusetts.
This bill proposes a temporary ban on animal possession for individuals convicted of animal abuse offenses in Massachusetts. It mandates that courts prohibit convicted abusers from owning or accessing animals for a minimum of five years for a first offense, 15 years for a second or subsequent offense, or a longer period deemed appropriate by the court. The court may also prohibit ownership and access to animals for individuals charged with animal-related offenses under chapters 272 or 266, if convicted of a non-enumerated offense or placed in the care of the Department of Children and.
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