An Act relative to the sale of dogs and cats in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

HD 2163 requires Massachusetts pet shops to only sell dogs, cats, or rabbits obtained from animal pounds, shelters, or rescue groups in cooperative agreements. Pet shops must keep records of animal sources for one year and display the source name visibly on each animal's enclosure. Violating this law results in a $500 civil penalty per animal sold in violation. The bill directly affects pet shop operators by changing their sourcing requirements and record-keeping practices.