Massachusetts § 26B - Hatching eggs; baby chicks or live poultry; restriction on sale, transportation or importation
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§ 26B. Hatching eggs; baby chicks or live poultry; restriction on sale, transportation or importation
Section 26B. No person shall buy, sell or transport within or import into the commonwealth hatching eggs, baby chicks or live poultry, except poultry intended for immediate slaughter or for exhibition subject to permit granted by the state department of agriculture, unless such hatching eggs are the produce of flocks which meet, and such baby chicks or live poultry meet or are the first generation progeny of flocks which meet, the minimum requirements for ''pullorum passed'' or ''pullorum clean'' grades of poultry, as established by the commissioner of agriculture, or the equivalent thereof. Whoever, himself or by his servant or agent, violates any provision of this section shall be punished for the first offence by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26B cover?
Section 26B ("Hatching eggs; baby chicks or live poultry; restriction on sale, transportation or importation") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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