An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways

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An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways

An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 3678) of Richard M.
• Haggerty relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways.
• Transportation.

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Official Summary Text

An Act relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways
By Representative Haggerty of Woburn, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3678) of Richard M. Haggerty relative to proper notification of deceased animals on state highways. Transportation.
Status:
Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.3678

Chapter 140 is hereby further amended by striking out section 138a, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, and inserting in place thereof the following section:- Section138a

a) If a Department of Transportation highway employee encounters a deceased dog or cat on a state highway while on official duty, and the animal has a tag, microchip, or any other form of identification, the employee shall:

(1) Attempt to contact the owner using the information provided on the identification.

(2) Notify the local animal control officer or police department, who shall attempt to notify the animal’s owner.

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