The proposed bill amends Chapter 130 of the General Laws to prohibit the aquaculture of any species of octopus intended for human consumption. It introduces a new section, Section 107, which defines key terms such as "aquaculture," "octopus," and "wild-caught." Under this section, it is illegal for any person to engage in the aquaculture of octopus, and businesses are prohibited from selling, possessing, or transporting octopus that has been cultivated through aquaculture. Violators of this law may face civil penalties of up to $1,000 per day for each day the violation continues, with the potential for additional penalties based on the economic benefit gained from the violation.

The bill also clarifies that individuals are still permitted to engage in the wild-capture of octopus for human consumption and that businesses can sell, possess, or transport wild-caught octopus. Furthermore, the division is empowered to adopt necessary rules and regulations to enforce this section, and it specifies that wild-caught octopus entering the commonwealth will be regulated under existing laws to ensure proper differentiation from aquaculture-raised products.