Massachusetts H966 prohibits the mistreatment of birds, including force feeding to enlarge livers.
Massachusetts H966 amends the definition of "bird" in Chapter 94 to include any winged vertebrate, such as a duck or goose. It also defines "force feeding" as a process that causes a bird to consume more food than it would voluntarily. The bill prohibits force feeding birds to enlarge their livers and makes it illegal to hire someone to do so. Violators face fines and potential imprisonment.
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