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Summary of Question 3

The proposed law would require the Commissioner of the Department of Food and Agriculture to issue regulations to ensure that farm animals are maintained in good health and that cruel or inhumane practices are not used in the raising, handling or transportation of farm animals.

The Commissioner would issue regulations, effective within four years after passage of the proposed law, about the surgical procedures used on farm animals, the transportation and slaughter of farm animals, and the diet and housing of those animals. The Director of the Division of Animal Health could issue exemption permits for a period of time up to one year and one half to any farmer.

Under the proposed measure, an unpaid Scientific Advisory Board on Farm Animal Welfare comprised of veterinarians and animal scientists would also be established within the Department of Food and Agriculture. The Board would examine animal agricultural practices, issue for publication certain reports on farm practices, and make non-binding recommendations to the Commissioner about specific regulations. If appropriated by the legislature, the Board may allocate an annual sum of not more than ten cents per Massachusetts citizen to assist farmers in adopting methods which are consistent with the purposes of this law.

The Director of the Division of Animal Health would be responsible for enforcing regulations issued as a result of this proposed law. Persons who violate the new law would be punished by a fine of up to $1,000

1988 - Plymouth County - Question 3Do you approve of a law summarized below, which was disapproved by the House of Representatives on May 2, 1988, by a vote of 2-150, and disapproved by the Senate on May 3, 1988, by a vote of 0-34?

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Plymouth County Results
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City/Town Ward Pct Blanks Total Votes Cast
Totals
49,489
139,585
8,613 197,687
Abington
 
1,542
4,943
221
6,706
Bridgewater
 
1,560
5,937
314
7,811
Brockton
 
8,123
22,257
2,075
32,455
Carver
 
1,156
3,530
125
4,811
Duxbury
 
1,974
5,640
276
7,890
E. Bridgewater
 
662
3,772
245
4,679
Halifax
 
692
2,446
143
3,281
Hanover
 
1,628
4,580
177
6,385
Hanson
 
879
3,127
179
4,185
Hingham
 
3,628
8,017
433
12,078
Hull
 
1,657
3,121
287
5,065
Kingston
 
1,113
3,122
195
4,430
Lakeville
 
869
2,616
96
3,581
Marion
 
669
1,652
79
2,400
Marshfield
 
3,156
7,733
374
11,263
Mattapoisett
 
1,024
2,249
132
3,405
Middleborough
 
1,552
5,459
224
7,235
Norwell
 
1,380
3,641
267
5,288
Pembroke
 
1,608
5,256
182
7,046
Plymouth
 
4,985
13,466
1,148
19,599
Plympton
 
259
950
25
1,234
Rochester
 
455
1,358
43
1,856
Rockland
 
1,877
5,056
305
7,238
Scituate
 
2,857
6,742
371
9,970
Wareham
 
2,351
5,309
398
8,058
W. Bridgewater
 
578
2,956
74
3,608
Whitman
 
1,255
4,650
225
6,130
County Totals
49,489
139,585
8,613 197,687