Enhances penalties for keeping animals in cruel conditions in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to enhance penalties for keeping animals in cruel conditions. It defines "cruel conditions" to include exposure to hazards and lack of protection from environmental risks. The bill increases fines for first, second, and third offenses, with the possibility of impoundment and loss of ownership for subsequent offenses. It also mandates that fines collected be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.

Enhances penalties for keeping animals in cruel conditions in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to enhance penalties for keeping animals in cruel conditions. It defines "cruel conditions" to include exposure to hazards and lack of protection from environmental risks. The bill increases fines for first, second, and third offenses, with the possibility of impoundment and loss of ownership for subsequent offenses. It also mandates that fines collected be deposited into the Homeless Animal Prevention and Care Fund.