Animal Ordinances in Revere, MA (2026)
4 verified animal ordinances for Revere, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Dog Leash Laws
Revere requires dogs under control at all times (MGL c.140 §157). Dog licensing required through city/town clerk (MGL c.140 §155). Rabies vaccination mandatory.
Revere Dog Leash Laws
Some RestrictionsMass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 157 - Nuisance or dangerous dogs; orders for remedial action; appeal; violation of order
no dog shall be deemed dangerous: (i) solely based upon growling or barking or solely growling and barking; (ii) based upon the breed of the dog; or (iii) if the dog was reacting to another animal or to a person and the dog's reaction was not grossly disproportionate to any of the following circumstances: (1) the dog was protecting or defending itself, its offspring, another domestic animal or ...
Breed Restrictions
Massachusetts does not ban specific dog breeds statewide. Some municipalities have attempted BSL with mixed results. Dangerous dog provisions are behavior-based.
Revere Dog Breed Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBeekeeping
Beekeeping governed by MGL c. 128 §§32–36 (state apiary inspection program). Local Board of Health rules may restrict beekeeping in Revere's dense urban areas. No published Revere-specific beekeeping ordinance found.
Revere Beekeeping Rules
Some RestrictionsExotic Pets
Exotic pets in Massachusetts regulated under 321 CMR 9.01. Most wild animals prohibited without a license; MassWildlife does NOT issue personal pet licenses. Exempt species include hedgehogs, chinchillas, sugar gliders, and certain reptiles.
Revere Exotic & Wild Animal Regulations
Heavy Restrictions321 CMR 9.01
9.01: Exemption List Pursuant to the authority granted in M.G.L. c. 131, § 23, herewith is established a list of species which are exempt from the licensing provisions of M.G.L. c. 131, § 23. This list includes wild (i.e., non-domesticated) vertebrate animals which may be imported, sold or possessed without a permit. Note, however, that listing below does not affect other licensing requirement...
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