Code of Massachusetts Regulations
330 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
Title 330 CMR 30.00 - Animal Rescue And Shelter Organization Regulations
Section 30.13 - Enforcement

(1) The Department may deny, revoke, or suspend a License upon finding that the Organization has not complied with the provisions of 330 CMR 30.00.

(2) An emergency suspension may be imposed for any Licensee whose officers, employees, or volunteers have been charged with violations of M.G.L. c. 272, §§ 77 through 95, provided that a hearing is held within 21 days after the date of such suspension.

(3) Except for emergency suspensions under 330 CMR 30.13(2), no License or renewal of License may be denied, revoked, suspended, or renewal denied prior to notice of the opportunity for a full and fair hearing. A request for a hearing must be made in writing to the Department within 21 days following notification of the Department's decision.

(4) All hearings shall be conducted in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A.

(5) Any action taken under 330 CMR 30.00 shall not limit the Department's authority to take additional action as necessary pursuant to M.G.L. c. 129, including assessment of fines pursuant to M.G.L. c. 129, § 37.

(6) Transfer of Animals. The Department may order the transfer of any Animal in the custody of any Organization found in violation of any provisions of M.G.L. c. 129 or 330 CMR 30.00 to a compliant Organization.

(7) Severability. If any provision of 330 CMR 30.00 shall be declared invalid for any reason whatsoever, that decision shall not affect any other portion of 330 CMR 30.00, which shall remain in full force and effect; and to this end the provisions of 330 CMR 30.00 are hereby declared severable.