[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Braintree 5-18-2010 by Ord. No.
09-053. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Animal Control Officer — See Ch. 2.505.
Animals — See Title 6.
The Mayor shall, annually, appoint an Animal Inspector, whose
name shall be forwarded to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Director
of Animal Health (see MGL c. 129, § 15). When deemed to
be in the best interests of the Town, the Animal Inspector may also
be a Town officer or employee performing related duties.
The Animal Inspector shall not receive a salary for these services.
The Animal Inspector shall make regular and thorough inspections
of all cattle, sheep, swine and other domesticated animals within
the limits of the Town, and, if he/she knows or has reason to suspect
any are infected with or have been exposed to any contagious disease,
he/she may order their quarantine. The Animal Inspector shall have
all of the other powers, duties and responsibilities given to animal
inspectors by MGL c. 129, §§ 15 to 25.
