Amends dog and kennel regulations to enhance enforcement, identification, and record-keeping requirements.

The bill amends Chapter 140 of the General Laws to strengthen enforcement of dog and kennel regulations. It mandates that fines from kennel violations be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund. Kennels must maintain access to a microchip reader if microchips are used for identification. The bill also requires kennels to display electronic records or certificates of dog ownership and mandates record-keeping for dog purchases, exchanges, or gifts. Additionally, it allows dog keepers to remove tags with owner permission if the dog has alternative identification.

Amends dog and kennel regulations to enhance enforcement, identification, and record-keeping requirements.

The bill amends Chapter 140 of the General Laws to strengthen enforcement of dog and kennel regulations. It mandates that fines from kennel violations be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund. Kennels must maintain access to a microchip reader if microchips are used for identification. The bill also requires kennels to display electronic records or certificates of dog ownership and mandates record-keeping for dog purchases, exchanges, or gifts. Additionally, it allows dog keepers to remove tags with owner permission if the dog has alternative identification.