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.
330 CMR, § 35.06