An Act placing a moratorium on slaughterhouse infrastructure

This bill establishes a moratorium on new slaughterhouse operations and expansions in Massachusetts starting January 1, 2024. It defines a slaughterhouse as a facility processing various animals with annual revenues of at least $30,000 and allows only those that began construction before January 1, 2023, to finish their projects. The legislation prohibits any new facilities from commencing operations or expanding after the specified date and imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations. Enforcement is handled by the Attorney General, who can pursue legal action against violators upon complaint or on their own initiative.