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Ordinances and by-laws relating to animals

M.G.L. c. 140, § 173
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c. 140, § 173. Ordinances and by-laws relating to animals 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.
Source: Massachusetts General Court (malegislature.gov)URL: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXX/Chapter140/Section173Fetched: 10/20/2026

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