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Hubbardston Board of Health drafts zoo and petting-zoo rules requiring annual registration, health checks
Summary
The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health reviewed and tentatively approved draft regulations defining “zoo,” requiring annual registration, health certificates and adherence to state and federal rules; the board asked to review a final draft at the next meeting.
The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health on April 8 reviewed a draft ordinance to regulate zoos, petting zoos, animal rescues and sanctuaries and moved to accept the draft with corrections and return a final copy for review at the next meeting.
Board members said the draft would add definitions (including animals and fish), require annual registration with the Hubbardston Board of Health, require a water test with registration, require a town business license, and require compliance with relevant state and federal rules. The draft also would require a…
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