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MA H127

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Hendricks

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from engaging in aquaculture of octopus species for human consumption in Massachusetts
  • Bans businesses from selling, possessing, or transporting octopus produced through aquaculture operations
  • Exempts wild-caught octopuses and octopuses raised solely for non-commercial research purposes
  • Establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per day of violation, with each day constituting a separate offense
  • Authorizes courts to assess additional penalties equal to the economic benefit gained from violations

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the aquaculture of any species of octopus for the purpose of human consumption

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4422

9/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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