Massachusetts H4319 bans retail sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs in pet shops.
Massachusetts H4319 amends the General Laws to prohibit pet shops from selling dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs. The bill allows pet shops to offer space for animal rescue or shelter organizations to showcase animals for adoption, provided the pet shop does not own the animals. Local governments retain their authority to regulate or prohibit the sale of these animals. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill's passage.
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