Increases fines for animal cruelty in Massachusetts and establishes a fund for local animal shelter improvements.
This bill increases the fines for animal cruelty in Massachusetts. The maximum fine for a first offense rises from $5,000 to $5,500, and for subsequent offenses from $10,000 to $11,000. A portion of these fines will be directed to a fund for local animal shelter improvements. Funds will be allocated to municipalities based on the location of the violation, benefiting local animal shelters or organizations dedicated to animal welfare.
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