Massachusetts S616 prohibits the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, with exceptions for certain antiques and.

Massachusetts S616 amends the General Laws to prohibit the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, except for specific exceptions. These exceptions include antiques over 100 years old with less than 200 grams of ivory or rhinoceros horn, ivory in musical instruments, and sales to bona fide educational or scientific institutions for educational or scientific purposes. The bill also establishes an Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund to support enforcement and educational efforts.

Massachusetts S616 prohibits the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, with exceptions for certain antiques and.

Massachusetts S616 amends the General Laws to prohibit the sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell ivory or rhinoceros horn, except for specific exceptions. These exceptions include antiques over 100 years old with less than 200 grams of ivory or rhinoceros horn, ivory in musical instruments, and sales to bona fide educational or scientific institutions for educational or scientific purposes. The bill also establishes an Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund to support enforcement and educational efforts.