Massachusetts Statutes

§ 173 — Ordinances and by-laws relating to animals

Massachusetts·Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT·Title XX PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER·Ch. 140 LICENSES

Section 173. A city or town may make additional ordinances or by-laws relative to the licensing and control of animals not inconsistent with sections 136A to 174F, inclusive.

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Loss by guest; negligence and violation of regulations as defense

§ 171

Liability to city or town of owner or keeper of dog

§ 173

Ordinances and by-laws relating to animals

§ 173A

Violation of dog control laws; non-criminal disposition

§ 174

Recovery of penalties

§ 174A

Euthanizing of dogs or cats by barbiturates

§ 174B

Restraint of dogs in public highway rest areas; penalty

§ 174D

Research institutions; license to use dogs or cats; rules and regulations

§ 174D 1/2

Reasonable effort to facilitate adoption of dogs and cats upon conclusion of study; assessment of suitability; duty of care and liability

§ 174E

Chaining or tethering dog; confinement; restrictions; penalty

§ 174F

Confinement of animal in a motor vehicle causing exposure to extreme heat or cold; protection of animal by animal control or law enforcement officer or fire fighter; penalties

§ 174G

Commercial boarding or training kennels; rulemaking; injury reports; inspections

§ 174H

Cat declawing procedures prohibited; exceptions; reporting; penalties; enforcement

§ 176

Registration of stallion for breeding purposes; certificate; penalty

§ 177

Licensing for billiards, pool or sippio table or bowling alley; public hearing

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