Massachusetts § 78A - Sale of foals under five months; penalty
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 78A — Sale of foals under five months; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78A. Sale of foals under five months; penalty
Section 78A. No person shall sell, offer for sale or otherwise dispose of any foal under five months of age other than for the purpose of immediate slaughter or humane killing unless such foal is accompanied by its dam. Violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 78A
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 78A cover?
Section 78A ("Sale of foals under five months; penalty") 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.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 78A?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 78A apply to my situation?
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