7 sections in this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131A, § 1 Definitions
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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 in any way that detrimentally affects the capacity of the habitat to support a population of end…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131A, § 2 Possession; alteration of habitat; exempt artifacts
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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, nor shall a common or contract carrier knowingly transport or receive for shipment, any plant or animal species listed as…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131A, § 3 Exceptions
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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 the lists prepared in accordance with section four which enters the commonwealth from another state or from a point outsi…
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131A, § 4 Determination of endangered, threatened or special concern status
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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 hundred and thirty-one in order to determine whether any species of plant or animal constitut…