General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 131A Massachusetts Endangered Species Act

• Massachusetts General Laws - Definitions - Chapter 131A, Section 1
  The following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:— “Alter”, to change the physical or biological condition of a habitat...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Possession; alteration of habitat; exempt artifacts - Chapter 131A, Section 2
  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person may take, possess, transport, export, process, sell or offer for sale, buy or offer to buy,...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Exceptions - Chapter 131A, Section 3
  Any person may transport, possess, or sell, in accordance with the terms of any necessary state and federal permit, any species appearing on any of...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Determination of endangered, threatened or special concern status - Chapter 131A, Section 4
  The director shall conduct investigations and consult with the natural heritage and endangered species advisory committee established pursuant to section five B of chapter one...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Habitat alteration permits - Chapter 131A, Section 5
  (a) Before any person alters a significant habitat, except as provided in paragraph (b) below or in paragraph four of section three, such person shall...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Penalties; disposition of fines received - Chapter 131A, Section 6
  (a) Any person who violates the provisions of the first paragraph of section two or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, shall be punished by...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Fees - Chapter 131A, Section 7
  The director may establish fees for environmental review and assessment pursuant to this chapter, the amount of which shall be determined in accordance with section...

Last modified: September 11, 2015