MA H3935

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, purchase, or possession with intent to sell ivory (from elephants, mammoths, or mastodons) and rhinoceros horn in Massachusetts

Exempts musical instruments and antiques containing less than 200 grams of ivory/horn that are at least 100 years old with documented provenance, as well as sales to educational or scientific institutions

First offense carries fines up to $4,000 or 2x the item's value and up to 6 months imprisonment; third offense or items valued at $25,000+ carries fines of at least $40,000 and up to 2.5 years imprisonment

Creates an Elephant Ivory and Rhinoceros Horn Trafficking Enforcement Fund to support enforcement and education efforts, funded by collected fines

Takes effect 1 year after passage; seized ivory and rhinoceros horn will be transferred to the Department of Fish and Game for destruction or donation to educational institutions