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Medford, MA

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Animal Ordinances

Bird Protection

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 6-48 of the Medford Revised Ordinances bars distributing food or scattering foodstuffs for waterfowl in or around any reservoir, public park, recreation area or other public place…

Dog Leash Laws

Some Restrictions

In the City of Medford, Massachusetts, Sec. 6-38 of the Revised Ordinances bans letting any dog run loose or be at large anywhere off the owner's own premises. A dog under control must…

Breed Restrictions

Significant Restrictions

Medford does not single out dogs by breed. Instead, Sec. 6-44 of the Revised Ordinances lets the animal control officer, a police officer or the health director declare any individual…

Microchipping

Light Restrictions

Medford has no blanket microchip mandate for pets. Sec. 6-44(b) of the Revised Ordinances lets the animal control officer, police chief or health director order microchip…

Wildlife Feeding

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 6-108 of the Medford Revised Ordinances bars willfully or intentionally feeding wild, feral or non-domestic animals on public property, and separately bars leaving pet food or…

Cat Rules

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 6-110 of the Medford Revised Ordinances requires anyone caring for feral cats to register annually with the board of health for a $25 fee, mark and check traps daily, sterilize…

Chickens & Livestock

Significant Restrictions

Keeping or raising livestock, including an animal stable or kennel, is not permitted by right in any of Medford's residential, commercial, office, or mixed-use zoning districts. The…

Beekeeping

Some RestrictionsMassachusetts

Massachusetts authorizes its chief apiary inspector to require registration of every bee colony kept in the commonwealth, with a fee capped at five dollars per registrant regardless of…

Exotic Pets

Heavy RestrictionsMassachusetts

Massachusetts prohibits private possession of most exotic and wild animals statewide. MassWildlife regulates permits, and the list of prohibited species is uniform across the…

Pet Limits

Heavy RestrictionsMassachusetts

Animal cruelty including hoarding is criminalized statewide under M.G.L. Chapter 272 Section 77. Hoarding triggers welfare investigations and felony charges in severe cases.

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