Department of Agricultural Resources
Data Current as of: 6/22/2009
Web Site:
www.mass.gov/agr/
Mission:
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources' mission is to support, promote and enhance the long term viability of Massachusetts agriculture with the aim of helping the state's agricultural businesses become as economically and environmental sound as possible. By so doing our farmers will continue to support and maintain thousands of acres of valuable open space for the benefit of the state's economy and environment.
Governing Laws:
Statutes
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MGL C. 20
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Department of Food and Agriculture
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MGL C. 128
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Agriculture and Conservation
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MGL C. 129
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Livestock Disease Control
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MGL C. 132B
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Massachusetts Pesticide Control Act
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MGL C. 94A
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Milk Control
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MGL C. 94
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Inspection and Sale of Food, Drugs and Various Articles
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MGL C. 61A
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Assessment & Taxation of Agricultural & Horticultural Land
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MGL C. 40A S. 3
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Zoning
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MGL C. 111 S. 125A
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Public Health Nuisances
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MGL C. 90 S. 9
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Motor Vehicles & Aircraft - Motor Vehicles
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MGL C. 10 S. 64
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Retired Greyhound Care & Adoption
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MGL C. 10 S. 65
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Greyhound Adoption Trust Fund
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MGL C. 252 S. 2
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State Reclamation & Mosquito Control Board
Regulations
- 330 CMR
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Department of Agricultural Resources