Massachusetts H4919, Ollie's Law, enhances kennel safety by requiring licenses, inspections, and record-keeping for kennels.

Massachusetts H4919, also known as Ollie's Law, aims to increase kennel safety by mandating kennel licenses, regular inspections, and record-keeping for all dogs in commercial boarding or training kennels. The law requires kennels to maintain records of individual dog licenses and comply with specific inspection schedules. It also establishes fines for violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The Department of Agricultural Resources is tasked with promulgating regulations and ensuring compliance, while a committee advises on best practices and regulations.

Massachusetts H4919, Ollie's Law, enhances kennel safety by requiring licenses, inspections, and record-keeping for kennels.

Massachusetts H4919, also known as Ollie's Law, aims to increase kennel safety by mandating kennel licenses, regular inspections, and record-keeping for all dogs in commercial boarding or training kennels. The law requires kennels to maintain records of individual dog licenses and comply with specific inspection schedules. It also establishes fines for violations, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The Department of Agricultural Resources is tasked with promulgating regulations and ensuring compliance, while a committee advises on best practices and regulations.