Referrals by the Department

Whenever the Department inspects a Farm pursuant to any applicable authority, the Department may inspect Farms for compliance with the Enclosure and Usable Floor Space for Covered Animals under St. 2021, c. 108, and 330 CMR 35.00 to ensure that these animals are not being Confined in a Cruel Manner. If the Department observes violations of St. 2021, c. 108, or 330 CMR 35.00 during its inspections of Farms within Massachusetts, the Department may refer those violations to the Attorney General's Office. 35:07: Third-party Validators Third-party Validators may be used to assist with compliance under St. 2021, c. 108, and 330 CMR 35.00 subject to joint approval of the Validators by the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs or his designee and the Attorney General. A list of approved Third-party Validators will be made available from the Department as the Secretary and the Attorney General mutually agree to approve such Validators.