7 M.R.S. § 1036 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 1036
7 §1036. Packing and inspection; shipping penalty; enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Packing and inspection. A person may not pack potatoes in a Maine bag, unless the person has given notice of intent to pack to the department, in such form as the department may require. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §118 (COR).]

2. Shipping. No packer, shipper, dealer or broker shall prepare for market, send to market or arrange for the sale of, or have possession or control of any potatoes in a Maine bag which have not been determined at point of origin by a duly authorized inspector to have met the standards required by this article. For the purposes of this subsection, the production of an unrestricted, original certificate of inspection covering the entire manifest, or an original or copy of a certificate of inspection positively identifying the actual bags or containers in question shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. The commissioner may promulgate rules consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 , to designate other circumstances which will be deemed to satisfy the requirements of this subsection. [PL 1987, c. 754, §4 (RPR).]

2-A. Other than Maine bag. No person may pack potatoes in any consumer pack on which the word "Maine" appears unless the pack is a Maine bag, except that the word "Maine" may appear on any consumer pack if it is the name and address of a producer, packer or any other person at the bottom of the pack and in letters not taller than 1/4 inch. [PL 1987, c. 99, §18 (NEW).]

3. Penalty. Any person who violates subsection 1 or 2‑A is subject to section 957 and any person who violates subsection 2 is subject to the following civil penalties and administrative action: A. For the first violation, a forfeiture of $500; [PL 1987, c. 754, §5 (NEW).] B. For the 2nd violation, a forfeiture of $1,000; and [PL 1987, c. 754, §5 (NEW).] C. For the 3rd and subsequent violations, no less than $1,500. [PL 1993, c. 699, §6 (AMD).] After notice and an opportunity for hearing in an adjudicatory proceeding in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the commissioner may order a person the commissioner finds has violated subsection 2 3 or more times in a shipping season to undergo mandatory inspection in the manner provided in section 446 for a period of one year from the date of the final administrative determination. If the inspection order is stayed during appeal of the administrative determination, the period of the stay is not counted in calculating the one-year period. A person subject to mandatory inspection under this subsection may not ship potatoes packed in consumer packs unless the packs are accompanied by an unrestricted, original certificate of inspection covering the entire manifest, or an original or a copy of a certificate of inspection positively identifying the actual bags or containers in the shipment. Shipment of potatoes without the certificate required by this subsection is a separate violation subject to the penalties provided by this subsection. [PL 1993, c. 699, §6 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1308 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 201 / Section 1308
7 §1308. Violations
Status: in_force

Any person or entity who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under section 1303 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the forfeitures may not exceed $25,000. [PL 2001, c. 572, §9 (RPR).]
7 M.R.S. § 100 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 100
7 §100. Enforcement actions by commission
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a report pursuant to section 99, subsection 3 , the Pull Events Commission shall send a copy of the report to the sponsor whose name appears on the application for the pulling event and to the person whose conduct has been reported to the commission. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

1. Violation by driver. Upon receipt of a written report alleging that a driver has violated the laws or rules governing pulling events, the Pull Events Commission may after a hearing disqualify a driver from participation in pulling events. [PL 2017, c. 207, §10 (AMD).]

2. Violation by pull superintendent or assistant pull superintendent. Upon receipt of a written report alleging that a pull superintendent or assistant pull superintendent has violated the laws or rules governing pulling events or has failed to take appropriate action to enforce the laws and rules governing pulling events, the Pull Events Commission may after a hearing suspend or revoke that person's certification to act as a pull superintendent. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 636 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 636
7 §636. Exemptions
Status: in_force

1. Direct sales to consumers. Producers selling eggs of their own production direct to consumers are exempt from sections 631‑A to 635 for those sales. [PL 2005, c. 512, §33 (NEW).]

2. Eggs shipped for wholesale sale. An egg producer may ship eggs to a wholesaler or to another shipper without labeling and grading the eggs in accordance with sections 631‑A to 635 . When an egg producer ships eggs that are marked as to grade and size, the labeling must be accurate and comply with the standards of this subchapter and rules adopted pursuant to section 631‑A . [PL 2005, c. 512, §33 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 625 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 625
7 §625. Right-of-way spraying; no-spray agreements
Status: in_force

Any public utility, or the Department of Transportation, that maintains a right-of-way through a municipality shall offer a no-spray agreement, with reasonable provisions, for the municipality to consider if it desires. Any agreement negotiated may include, but is not limited to, the responsibilities of the parties, the allocation of costs and the rights and remedies of the parties in the event of default and may apply to all or any part of the right-of-way within the municipality. Any agreement reached under this section must be negotiated in good faith, written and signed by all parties. As part of the no-spray agreement, the municipality may either perform the vegetation control work to standards as provided in the agreement or contract with the public utility or the Department of Transportation to conduct the work. [PL 2005, c. 620, §24 (AMD).]

If a reasonable no-spray agreement is offered to a municipality and an agreement is not reached within 90 days after the date of the offer, the public utility or the Department of Transportation at its own option may apply pesticides in its right-of-way or use other methods to control the vegetation. If the municipality agrees to perform vegetation control work but does not perform it by the agreed-upon date, the public utility or the Department of Transportation, after 90 days' written notice to the municipality, at its own option may apply pesticides in its right-of-way or use other methods to control the vegetation. [PL 2005, c. 620, §24 (AMD).]

It is the intent of the Legislature that this section make available to municipalities an alternative to right-of-way maintenance procedures that use pesticides. This section does not affect municipal authority to enact ordinances nor the authority of public utilities or the Department of Transportation to maintain its right-of-way clear of unwanted vegetation in the absence of an agreement. [PL 2005, c. 620, §24 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 445 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 445
7 §445. Permits
Status: in_force

1. Violation. After notice of the establishment of grades or standards and the determination of brands, labels or trademarks, a person may not use a brand, label or trademark to identify farm products and sardines as being of a grade established before a permit is granted or after the revocation of the right to use such brand, label or trademark by the commissioner. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section. A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $50 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having previously violated subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $200 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §1 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
7 M.R.S. § 1703 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 301 / Section 1703
7 §1703. Prosecution by district attorney
Status: in_force

The several district attorneys shall prosecute all violations of chapters 201 , 207 , 301 , 303 and 305 which shall be brought to their notice or knowledge by any person making the complaint under oath. The District Court and the Superior Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction in all prosecutions under said chapters. [PL 1977, c. 78, §26 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 3923-B — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 721 / Section 3923-B
7 §3923-B. Tags
Status: in_force

1. Tags. The municipal clerk or dog licensing agent shall provide with each new license issued under section 3923‑A a tag indicating the year the license is issued and bearing other information prescribed by the department. The owner or keeper shall make sure that the tag is securely attached to a collar of leather, metal or material of comparable strength and that the collar is worn at all times by the dog for which the license was issued, except as provided in subsection 3 . If the tag is lost or the owner has moved to a different municipality, the owner or keeper of the dog shall obtain a new license and tag. The municipal clerk or dog licensing agent shall issue another license and tag upon presentation of the original license and payment of $1. The clerk or agent shall retain the $1 for a recording fee. [PL 2013, c. 115, §11 (AMD).]

2. Rabies tags. [PL 1997, c. 690, §16 (RP).]

2-A. Rabies tags. An owner or keeper shall ensure that a rabies tag obtained from a veterinarian, a licensed veterinary technician under the direct supervision or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a certified rabies vaccinator for immunization against rabies is securely attached to a collar of leather, metal or material of comparable strength and that the collar is worn at all times by the dog for which the rabies tag was issued, except as provided in subsection 3 . For purposes of this section, "direct supervision" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 4853, subsection 4‑A ; "indirect supervision" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 4853, subsection 4‑B ; "licensed veterinarian" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 4853, subsection 5 ; and "licensed veterinary technician" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 4853, subsection 11 . [RR 2025, c. 1, Pt. A, §14 (COR).]

3. Exceptions. A dog is not required to wear a tag when on the premises of the owner or off the premises of the owner while hunting, in training or in an exhibition. When a dog is hunting, in training or in an exhibition, its owner or keeper shall produce proof of licensure and proof of rabies immunization within 24 hours upon request by a humane agent, animal control officer or law enforcement officer, including a game warden. [PL 1999, c. 254, §6 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2177 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 404 / Section 2177
7 §2177. Lists of arborists
Status: in_force

The department shall compile and maintain a complete and up-to-date list of all licenses issued under this chapter. This list must be made available to any person upon request and payment of a fee established by rule by the department. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A . [PL 1999, c. 84, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 621 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 621
7 §621. Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

All money received by the board under this subchapter must be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of a special fund to be used for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and Title 22, chapter 258‑A , Board of Pesticides Control, and for such other expenses related to insect and pest management as provided by law. Positions that are allocated to the fund but that do not perform functions specifically assigned to the board in this subchapter and Title 22, chapter 258‑A remain under supervision and management of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 2005, c. 620, §21 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

The State Controller is authorized to advance up to $500,000 from the Board of Pesticides Control account to the Animal Welfare Fund during any state fiscal year if requested in writing by the commissioner. The funds must be used to meet expenditures of the animal welfare program within the department. The funds must be returned to the account before the close of the state fiscal year in which the advance was made. [PL 2007, c. 702, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2351 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 411 / Section 2351
7 §2351. Legislative intent
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the potato industry contributes significantly to the social and economic well-being of the people of the State and that the control and eradication of pests and diseases which threaten the viability of the industry must remain a high priority in the formulation of public policy. [PL 1983, c. 565, §8 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3902 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 717 / Section 3902
7 §3902. Purposes; comprehensive program
Status: in_force

The primary legislative purposes of this Act are to provide for the licensing of dogs and the humane and proper treatment of animals. To ensure the humane and proper treatment of animals, the commissioner shall develop, implement and administer a comprehensive program that upholds the animal welfare laws of the State through communication, education and enforcement. [PL 2001, c. 617, §4 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1011 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 1011
7 §1011. Purpose
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds that the potato industry has a substantial and unique effect on the economy of the entire State and Aroostook County in particular. Large numbers of the people in the State are directly or indirectly dependent on the industry. Over the years the industry has experienced wide fluctuations in prices and quality of product. Such fluctuations have caused commensurate instability in the economy of a large portion of the State. To a great extent the well-being of the industry is dependent upon those persons engaged in the marketing of the potatoes and rotation crops grown by others and the manner in which their services are performed. The entire manner of marketing potatoes and rotation crops is unique and requires special consideration. [PL 1997, c. 606, §1 (AMD).]

The Legislature intends through this legislation to exercise the police power of the State in order to protect and promote the general welfare of the potato industry and the people of the State and maintain and encourage fair and equitable practices in the handling, sale and storage of potatoes and rotation crops. Such stabilization of the potato industry will have the beneficial effect of improving the economy of the entire State. [PL 1997, c. 606, §1 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1803 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 305 / Section 1803
7 §1803. Transportation of diseased animals
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter for a person to cause a domestic animal to be driven, trucked or otherwise moved into the State when that person has knowledge that the animal is infected with or has been exposed to any contagious disease or to a pathogen that is classified as a reportable pathogen under section 1801 . [PL 2001, c. 572, §33 (RPR).]
7 M.R.S. § 724 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 724
7 §724. Publication
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall publish the results of analysis of commercial feeds together with the names of persons from whom the samples were obtained, the names of the manufacturers thereof and such additional information as the commissioner determines is advisable. [PL 2005, c. 512, §41 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 956 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 956
7 §956. Enforcement; jurisdiction
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall diligently enforce all of the provisions of sections 951 to 957 . The commissioner, either in person or by a duly authorized representative, has free access, ingress and egress to any place or field or any building, boat, truck, trailer, railroad car, warehouse, depot, station, packing house, boat dock or any building wherein potatoes are packed, stored, transported, sold, offered or exposed for sale or for transportation or for planting. The commissioner may also, in person, or by duly authorized representative, open any container and may take samples therefrom. The commissioner shall, upon written request, pay the packer the fair market value of any sample retained or destroyed by the commissioner. The commissioner may recover fines imposed for violation of those sections in a civil action brought in the commissioner's own name and, if the commissioner prevails in that action, recover full costs. [PL 2013, c. 475, §2 (AMD).]

Any person who refuses or interferes with access by the commissioner or the commissioner's representative as provided for in this section, following oral request and warning given by the commissioner or the commissioner's representative regarding the contents of this section, is guilty of a separate civil violation under section 957 . [PL 1993, c. 699, §1 (AMD).]

All fees received under sections 951 to 957 by the commissioner and all money and forfeitures received by the commissioner under those sections must be paid by the commissioner to the Treasurer of State and must be appropriated for carrying out those sections. The commissioner shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, establish such rules as may be needed for the proper enforcement of sections 951 to 957 . [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §115 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 2184 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 404 / Section 2184
7 §2184. Examinations
Status: in_force

Each license applicant shall take an examination prepared by the department. [PL 1999, c. 84, §3 (NEW).]

Examinations must be given at least once a year at times and places as the department determines. The grading and passing of applicants are the exclusive responsibilities of the department. [PL 1999, c. 84, §3 (NEW).]

Applicants failing the first examination may apply and take the next or a subsequently scheduled examination upon payment of the required fee. [PL 1999, c. 84, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 173 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 6-A / Section 173
7 §173. Duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

1. Study; plan; arrange cooperation. When sufficient money for such purposes is available in the fund, the commissioner, in cooperation with appropriate personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services, shall: A. Consider and study mosquito management problems, including mosquito surveillance; [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] B. Identify means of managing disease-carrying mosquitoes in a manner that minimizes pesticide use; [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] C. Coordinate plans for mosquito management work that may be conducted by private landowners, groups, organizations, municipalities, counties and mosquito management districts formed pursuant to section 175 ; and [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] D. Arrange, to the extent practicable, cooperation among state departments and with federal agencies in conducting mosquito management operations within the State. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

2. Consultation. The commissioner shall consult with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and private sector experts and municipalities in developing plans and procedures for implementing this chapter. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

3. Assist with disseminating information. When sufficient money for such purposes is available in the fund, the commissioner, in cooperation with appropriate personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services and experts from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, shall assist private landowners, groups, organizations, municipalities, counties and mosquito management districts formed pursuant to section 175 to disseminate information to the residents of the State about ways to reduce mosquito populations, to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and to protect themselves from mosquito-borne diseases as well as other relevant information. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]

4. Implement mosquito management response. When a mosquito-borne disease public health threat is declared by the Commissioner of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 1447 , the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall implement an effective management response consistent with section 171 . The management response must include combinations of integrated pest management techniques. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall consider the availability of funds in the fund in planning the response. [PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 17 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 17
7 §17. Investigation authorized
Status: in_force

In addition to duties expressly authorized in this Title, the commissioner may, upon complaint or for other reasonable cause, investigate any farm operation, method or practice with respect to animal waste in order to determine whether such operation, method or practice may have an adverse effect upon waters of the State as defined in Title 38, section 361‑A, subsection 7 . [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. B, §1 (AMD).]

When in the opinion of the commissioner such adverse effects are evident, the commissioner shall bring such fact to the attention of the appropriate individuals and agencies empowered to restrain such practices and equipped to provide assistance that may bring about necessary improvements in the operation, method or practice cited. The cost of such investigation must be borne by the State. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §58 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 635 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 635
7 §635. Descriptive labels
Status: in_force

The terms "fresh eggs," "strictly fresh eggs," "hennery eggs," "new-laid eggs," "farm fresh eggs," "selected eggs," "quality certified eggs," "nearby eggs," "native eggs" or words or descriptions of similar import shall not be used on any eggs which do not meet the minimum requirements for Maine consumer Grade A.
7 M.R.S. § 723 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 723
7 §723. Cooperation with other entities
Status: in_force

The commissioner may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this State, other states, agencies of the Federal Government and private associations in order to carry out the purpose of this subchapter. [PL 1971, c. 77, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 507 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 507
7 §507. Labeling provisions
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to distribute, sell or offer for sale within the State or deliver for transportation or transport in intrastate commerce or between points within this State through any point outside this State any of the following: [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]

1. Household use. Any hazardous substance intended or suitable for household use, unless there is affixed to the container, a label bearing: A. The name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] B. The common or usual name, or the chemical name or the recognized generic name, not trade name only, of the hazardous substance or of each component which contributes substantially to its hazard; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] C. One of the following words: "Danger," "Warning" or "Caution." The word "Danger" shall be used for substances which are highly toxic, extremely flammable or corrosive. The word "Warning" or "Caution" shall be used on all other hazardous substances; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] D. An affirmative statement of the principal hazard, such as "flammable," "vapor harmful," "causes burns," "absorbed through skin," or similar wording descriptive of the hazard; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] E. Precautionary measures describing the action to be followed or avoided; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] F. Instructions, when necessary, for the first aid treatment in case of contact or exposure, if the substance is hazardous through contact or exposure; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] G. Instructions for handling and storage of packages which require special care in handling or storage; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] H. A statement, "Keep out of reach of children," or its practical equivalent; [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] I. The word "Poison" for any hazardous substance which is highly toxic; and [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] J. A hazardous substance upon which a stop-sale order has been placed by the commissioner. [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).] [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]

2. Statement. Any statements required under this subchapter shall be located prominently and shall be in the English language in conspicuous and legible type in contrast by typography, layout or color with other printed matter on the label. [PL 1965, c. 65 (NEW).]

If the commissioner finds that, because of the size of the package involved or because of the minor hazard presented by the substance contained therein, or for other good and sufficient reasons, full compliance with the labeling requirements otherwise applicable under this subchapter is impracticable or is not necessary for the adequate protection of the public health and safety, the commissioner shall promulgate regulations exempting such substance from these requirements to the extent the commissioner determines to be consistent with adequate protection of the public health and safety, or if the commissioner finds that the requirements of this section are not adequate for the protection of the public health and safety in view of the special hazard presented by any particular hazardous substance, the commissioner may by regulation establish such reasonable variations or additional label requirements as the commissioner finds necessary for the protection of the public health and safety; and any container of such hazardous substance, intended or suitable for household use, that fails to bear a label in accordance with such regulations is a misbranded package of a hazardous substance. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §82 (COR).]

Whenever in the judgment of the commissioner, such action will promote the objectives of this subchapter by avoiding or resolving uncertainty as to its application, the commissioner may by regulation declare to be a hazardous substance, for the purposes of this subchapter, any substance or mixture of substances that the commissioner finds meets the requirements of section 502, subsection 5 . [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §83 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 778 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 778
7 §778. Registration
Status: in_force

Each separately identified plant or soil amendment product must be registered by the distributor before being distributed in this State. The application for registration must be submitted to the commissioner on the form approved by the commissioner and must be accompanied by a fee of $25 per product. Upon approval by the commissioner a copy of the approved registration must be furnished to the applicant. All registrations expire on December 31st of each year. A registrant shall submit to the commissioner a copy of labels and advertising literature with the registration request for each soil amendment. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §107 (COR).]

A distributor shall not be required to register any brand of plant or soil amendment which is already registered under this subchapter by another person, providing the label and advertising literature do not differ in any respect. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

Any material intended for use in promoting any plant or soil amendment which is developed subsequent to application for acquisition shall be submitted to the commission for approval prior to use. The material shall not be so used without the approval of the commissioner. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

The commissioner may by rule set the minimum percentage of a plant or soil-amending ingredient that shall be present before a plant or soil amendment can be registered. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

The fees shall be deposited with the Treasurer of State and are appropriated for carrying out this subchapter. These funds shall not lapse. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2320 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 410 / Section 2320
7 §2320. Finance -- Article IX
Status: in_force

1. Budget. The governing board shall submit to the executive head or designated officer or officers of each party state a budget for the insurance fund for such a period as may be required by the laws of that party state for presentation to the legislature thereof. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

2. Recommendations. Each budget must contain specific recommendations of the amount or amounts to be appropriated by each party state. The requests for appropriations must be appropriated among the party states as follows: one tenth of the total budget in equal shares and the remainder in proportion to the value of agricultural and forest crops and products, excluding animals and animal products, produced in each party state. In determining the value of the crops and products, the insurance fund may employ any source or sources of information that in its judgment presents the most equitable and accurate comparison among the party states. Each budget and request for appropriations must indicate the source or sources used in obtaining information concerning the value of the products. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

3. Accounts. The financial assets of the insurance fund must be maintained in 2 accounts to be designated as the "operating account" and the "claims account." The operating account consists only of those assets necessary for the administration of the insurance fund during the next ensuing 2-year period. The claims account contains all money not included in the operating account and may not exceed the amount reasonably estimated to be sufficient to pay all legitimate claims on the insurance fund for a period of 3 years. When the claims account has reached its maximum limit or would reach its maximum limit by the addition of money requested for appropriation by the party states, the governing board shall reduce its budget request on a pro rata basis in such a manner as to keep the claims account within the maximum limit. Any money in the claims account by virtue of conditional donations, grants or gifts must be included in calculations made pursuant to this subsection only to the extent that such money is available to meet demands arising out of claims. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

4. Pledge of credit. The governing board may not pledge the credit of any party state. The governing board may meet any of its obligations in whole or in part with money available to it under section 2315, subsection 7 if the governing board takes specific action setting aside the money prior to incurring any obligation to be met in whole or in part in such a manner. Except when the insurance fund makes use of money available to it under section 2315, subsection 7 , the governing board may not incur any obligation prior to the allotment of money by the party states adequate to meet the obligation. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

5. Records. The governing board shall keep accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements. The receipts and disbursements of the insurance fund are subject to audit and accounting procedures established under its bylaws. All receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the insurance fund must be audited yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and a report of the audit must be included in and become part of the annual report of the insurance fund. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

6. Inspection of accounts. The accounts of the insurance fund must be open at any reasonable time for inspection by duly authorized officers of the party states and by any persons authorized by the governing board. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3923-F — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 721 / Section 3923-F
7 §3923-F. Veterinarian or animal shelter serving as dog licensing agent
Status: in_force

The commissioner may authorize an animal shelter licensed in accordance with chapter 723 and a veterinarian licensed in accordance with Title 32, chapter 71‑A to issue dog licenses under section 3923‑A . The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . The rules must provide a process for identifying animal shelters and veterinarians who are willing to serve as dog licensing agents for distributing license blanks, tags and stickers, and for the collection, distribution and deposit of license fees into the appropriate state accounts. [PL 2013, c. 115, §12 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2901-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 7 / Chapter 601 / Section 2901-A
7 §2901-A. Standards and labeling
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other requirements of this chapter, milk and milk products, defined in accordance with standards then in effect that have been adopted by the United States Government and labeled in conformity with labeling requirements then in effect that have been adopted by the United States Government, are considered to conform with the definitions and labeling requirements set forth in this chapter; except that containers of milk and cream packaged in Maine must also bear the name and address of the Maine licensed milk distributor and sufficient information to identify the milk plant where packaged. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2405 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 413 / Section 2405
7 §2405. Integrated Pest Management Fund
Status: in_force

There is created a dedicated, nonlapsing Integrated Pest Management Fund. The commissioner shall credit funds from any source to the Integrated Pest Management Fund for the purpose of developing and implementing integrated pest management programs. Appropriations from the General Fund may not be credited to the Integrated Pest Management Fund. [PL 2001, c. 497, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1816 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 305 / Section 1816
7 §1816. Tests and equipment
Status: in_force

The commissioner or the commissioner's agent is authorized to conduct approved diagnostic tests, procure necessary animals, personnel, equipment and facilities and take other necessary precautions for the suppression and eradication of any disease among domestic animals. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §130 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 1813 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 305 / Section 1813
7 §1813. Vesicular exanthema -- Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in sections 1813 to 1815 , unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §69 (AMD).]

1. Garbage. "Garbage" means all waste material derived in whole or in part from the meat of any animal, including fish and poultry, or other animal material and other refuse of any character whatsoever that has been associated with any such material resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food, except that "garbage" does not include waste from ordinary household operations that is fed directly to swine on the same premises where such a household is located. [PL 2001, c. 572, §44 (RPR).]

2. Person. "Person" shall mean the State, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership or other entity.
7 M.R.S. § 2989 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 7 / Chapter 603-A / Section 2989
7 §2989. Civil action by the commission
Status: in_force

1. Civil penalties. Any dealer or retail store which violates section 2983 shall be subject to the following civil penalties, to be collected by the commission in a civil action: A. For the first violation, a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000; and [PL 1983, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] B. For each subsequent violation, a civil penalty not to exceed $2,000. [PL 1983, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] All penalties collected by the commission shall be paid to the Treasurer of State for deposit to the General Fund. [PL 1983, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]

2. Injunction. In lieu of or in addition to the collection of civil penalties under subsection 1 , the commission may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to prevent, restrain or enjoin a violation of section 2983 . If in that action a violation or threatened violation of section 2983 shall be established, the court may enjoin and restrain or otherwise prohibit the violation or threatened violation. In the action it shall not be necessary that actual damages to any person be alleged or proved. [PL 1983, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 4042 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 741 / Section 4042
7 §4042. Stray livestock
Status: in_force

1. Ownership of livestock unknown. If the ownership of any stray livestock cannot be established, the livestock must be handled as a stray and an animal control officer shall seize, impound or restrain the livestock and: A. Deliver the livestock to an animal shelter, farm or holding facility that is capable of safely containing the number, type and size of the livestock; or [PL 2019, c. 437, §6 (NEW).] B. Arrange for the safe confinement of the livestock at a location designated by the municipality in which the livestock was found. [PL 2019, c. 437, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2019, c. 437, §6 (NEW).]

2. Municipal procedure for stray livestock. A municipality shall retain custody of stray livestock under subsection 1 for a period of 10 days. The municipality is responsible for ensuring the proper care of the livestock while confined, including providing proper sustenance, shelter and necessary medical care. If ownership of the stray livestock is not claimed by any person, after 10 days, ownership of the livestock vests with the municipality or an animal shelter designated by the municipality, and the municipality or designated animal shelter may sell, adopt, give away or humanely euthanize the stray livestock. A municipality may reimburse a farm, holding facility or animal shelter for the care and housing of stray livestock pursuant to this section at the same rates as in section 3919‑C . For purposes of this section, "municipality" includes a county under Title 30‑A, section 7501 if the stray livestock has been found in the unorganized territory of that county. [PL 2019, c. 437, §6 (NEW).]

For purposes of this section, "livestock" does not include feral swine or domesticated cervids. [PL 2019, c. 437, §6 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1752 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 303 / Section 1752
7 §1752. Rules
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall adopt rules that are necessary for the enforcement of chapters 201 , 202 , 202‑A , 207 , 301 , 303 and 305 . Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A . [PL 2003, c. 386, §14 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 482 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 482
7 §482. Manufacture and sale prohibited
Status: in_force

A person may not manufacture, sell, distribute, transport, offer or expose for sale, distribution or transportation any article of commercial feeding stuff, commercial fertilizer or food that is adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of this chapter or chapter 103 . [PL 2005, c. 512, §17 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 3950-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 725 / Section 3950-A
7 §3950-A. Official refusal or neglect of duty
Status: in_force

1. Violation. A mayor, municipal officer, clerk, town or city manager, administrative assistant to the mayor, town or city councilor, dog recorder of unorganized territories, constable, police officer, sheriff or animal control officer commits a civil violation if that person refuses or intentionally fails to perform the duties imposed by: A. This chapter; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] B. Chapter 719 ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] C. Chapter 720 ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] D. Chapter 721 ; [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] E. [PL 2025, c. 414, §18 (RP).] F. Chapter 727 ; or [PL 2025, c. 414, §19 (AMD).] G. Chapter 723 . [PL 2025, c. 414, §20 (NEW).] [PL 2025, c. 414, §§18-20 (AMD).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 and not more than $500 and costs may be adjudged and, for an animal control officer, revocation of that person's certification as an animal control officer may be imposed. [PL 2021, c. 99, §9 (AMD).]

3. Investigation. The commissioner, at the commissioner's own instance or upon written complaint made to the commissioner by another person, shall investigate an alleged refusal or neglect of duty by a municipal officer. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]

4. Prosecution. The commissioner shall direct proceedings, actions and prosecutions to be instituted to enforce all laws relating to animals and to the liability of municipal officers and their agents for failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the laws relating to animals. [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
7 M.R.S. § 635-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 635-A
7 §635-A. Prohibition on sale of restricted eggs
Status: in_force

A person may not sell restricted eggs except that an egg producer or packer may sell restricted eggs on that producer's or packer's premises directly to a household consumer for use by that consumer and members of the consumer's household and the consumer's nonpaying guests and employees. [PL 2005, c. 512, §32 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 526 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 526
7 §526. Consumer commodity label
Status: in_force

The label on a package of a consumer commodity which bears a representation as to the number of servings of such commodity contained in such package shall bear a statement of the net quantity in terms of weight, measure or numerical count, of each serving. [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2217 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 405-A / Section 2217
7 §2217. Powers and rules
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this chapter. [PL 1991, c. 785, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 4161 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 745 / Section 4161
7 §4161. Limitation
Status: in_force

This chapter does not limit the rights or remedies that are otherwise available to a purchaser under any other law. [PL 1997, c. 690, §54 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 3915 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 719 / Section 3915
7 §3915. Violation
Status: in_force

Any person who violates this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $250 may be adjudged for a first violation and not less than $100 nor more than $500 for 2 or more violations. [PL 2001, c. 13, §1 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 642 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 642
7 §642. Contents of invoice
Status: in_force

Whenever any person, firm or corporation within this State ships or delivers to a purchaser within this State any shell eggs that have been in storage or processed, such person, firm or corporation shall deliver to the purchaser an invoice or bill showing thereon the character of such eggs. All containers of shell eggs deposited in cold storage must be marked plainly with date of receipt and date of withdrawal by the officer, or the officer's agents, in charge of the cold storage plant. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §92 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 2752 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 6-A / Chapter 523 / Section 2752
7 §2752. Application forms
Status: in_force

Application forms shall be supplied by the department upon request and the following information must be supplied by the applicant: [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

1. Number of hives or boxes. The number of hives or the number of boxes containing comb, or both, to be moved; [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

2. Place of origin. The locality; city or cities, if any; the county or counties; and the state of origin of the hives or boxes of comb; [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

3. Destination. The property, locality and county in which the hives or boxes of comb will be placed; [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

4. Date of entry. The proposed date of entry into the State; [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

5. Purpose. Facts pertaining to the purpose for which the honeybees and boxes of comb, or both, are to be moved, including evidence establishing the existence of a contractor agreement for pollination services; and [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]

6. Bees leased or brokered for pollination purposes. In the event that honeybees are leased or brokered to another beekeeper for pollination purposes: A. The name and address of the individual who leased the bees to the pollinator; and [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).] B. A list of all brands or other evidence of identity of brokered bees. [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).] [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1302 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 201 / Section 1302
7 §1302. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings. [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §67 (AMD).]

1. Agent. "Agent" means any person acting for or in behalf of another in any of the transactions which constitute being a dealer.

1-A. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's duly authorized agent. [PL 2001, c. 572, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

2. Dealer. "Dealer" means any person or entity engaged in the business of buying livestock or poultry primarily for resale, whether the purchase or sale is completed by cash, delayed payment, transfer, exchange, barter or shipment on commission. A person who receives livestock and poultry exclusively for slaughter on the person's own premises is not a dealer. [PL 2001, c. 572, §3 (RPR).]

3. Livestock and poultry. "Livestock and poultry" includes all cattle, sheep, goats, swine, equines, members of the genus lama, bison, ratites, poultry, domesticated cervids and other animals raised for food or fiber. [PL 2003, c. 334, §1 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 761 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 761
7 §761. Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Maine Agricultural Liming Materials Act." [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 123 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 123
7 §123. Animal husbandry
Status: in_force

The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station shall conduct scientific investigations in animal husbandry, including experiments and observations on dairy cattle and other domestic animals, and these investigations are under the control of the director of the station with the agreement of the Board of Agriculture. The experiments in animal husbandry may be conducted at any of the farms owned by the State. The board and the director shall seek agreement on all issues. In the event that agreement can not be reached, final authority rests with the director. [PL 1997, c. 711, §4 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 540-B — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 540-B
7 §540-B. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry seal
Status: in_force

All controlled atmosphere storage rooms must be sealed by a Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry seal affixed by an authorized representative of the department. All storages to qualify for controlled atmosphere must have been sealed by a department representative on or before November 15th of the storage year. [PL 2005, c. 512, §29 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

No seal may be broken nor any such room be entered during the 45-day required period, except as provided in section 539 . Whenever such interruptions occur, the department must be notified within 48 hours after the opening of such rooms. Such entered room must thereafter be resealed by an authorized representative of the department. [PL 2005, c. 512, §29 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 531 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 531
7 §531. Definitions
Status: in_force

For the purpose of this subchapter, apples packed in a closed package or container or sold at retail in bulk or in an open package or container shall be deemed to be adulterated if their measure, quality, grade or purity do not conform in each particular to the claims made upon the affixed guaranty, and shall be deemed to be misbranded:

1. Container fails to bear all statements. If the package or container, whether open or closed, fails to bear all statements required by section 534 ;

2. False or misleading statements. If the package or container, whether open or closed, bears any statement, design or device regarding such article or its contents which shall be false or misleading in any particular or is falsely branded in any particular.
7 M.R.S. § 4152-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 745 / Section 4152-A
7 §4152-A. Documents necessary for breed registration
Status: in_force

1. Requirement to provide. A seller who states, promises or represents that an animal is registered or capable of registration with an animal pedigree organization shall provide the purchaser with the documents necessary for registration at the time of sale or within 90 days of the sale unless specified otherwise in a contractual agreement signed by the purchaser. [PL 2009, c. 403, §10 (NEW).]

2. Process to acquire documentation. If the purchaser does not receive the necessary documents within the time period specified in subsection 1 , the purchaser may send a written request for the documents to the seller via certified mail. Within 60 days of receiving the request, the seller must deliver the documents directly or send them by certified mail to the purchaser. [PL 2009, c. 403, §10 (NEW).]

3. Failure to provide documentation; resolution. If the seller fails to provide the necessary documents in accordance with subsection 2 , the purchaser is entitled to a partial refund of 50% of the purchase price. Upon payment of the refund, a seller is absolved of the requirement to provide the documents necessary for breed registration. Acceptance of the registration papers by the purchaser outside of the required time period waives the purchaser's right to a partial refund. [PL 2009, c. 403, §10 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 891 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 891
7 §891. Exposed for sale
Status: in_force

Maple products packed in any type or kind of container, and found in any place in the State of Maine, whether that place shall be a warehouse, packing house or any place where maple products are stored, shall be deemed to be exposed for sale under sections 891 to 898 . [PL 1967, c. 104 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3949 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 725 / Section 3949
7 §3949. Animal shelter designation
Status: in_force

Municipal clerks, annually, on or before April 1st, shall certify to the commissioner the name and location of the animal shelter with which the municipality has entered into a contract to accept stray animals or have an arrangement for an animal shelter that will accept stray animals. Animal shelters designated by the municipality under this section must comply with commissioner rules. [PL 1997, c. 690, §32 (AMD).]

A municipality may contract with an animal shelter licensed under section 3932-A for other animal control services. A municipality may not contract with a shelter for the performance of the duties of an animal control officer as specified in section 3947 unless an employee of that shelter is the appointed animal control officer for that municipality and the duties of an animal control officer are performed by the person so appointed. [PL 2009, c. 177, §2 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 536 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 536
7 §536. Advertising
Status: in_force

When apples are advertised for sale by radio, television, newspapers or any other medium in which the price is to be quoted, such advertisement must state the correct grade, size and variety.

No signs, flyers, advertisements or false labels shall be used to sell or offer for sale or expose for sale any apples which do not conform to the standards as established in section 533 . When signs, flyers or posters are used to advertise the price of apples, the variety, size or numerical count, and grade must be shown on such signs, flyers and posters.
7 M.R.S. § 36 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 36
7 §36. Penalties
Status: in_force

1. Violation. Any corporation or partnership subject to this chapter which violates this law or the regulations adopted thereunder or which submits a report which contains information that is false or misleading shall be subject to a civil penalty, payable to the State, of not more than $50 for each day of the violation. [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).]

2. Warning. A corporation or partnership subject to this chapter which does not comply with the law in a timely fashion shall first receive a written warning from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry which will require presentation of the information within 30 days. After the 30-day notice period is expired, penalties described in subsection 1 shall be imposed. [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
7 M.R.S. § 522 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 522
7 §522. Unfair and deceptive packaging and labeling
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any person engaged in the packaging or labeling of any consumer commodity, as defined in section 523 , for the distribution in commerce, or for any person other than a common carrier for hire, a contract carrier for hire or a freight forwarder for hire engaged in the distribution in commerce of any packaged or labeled commodity, to distribute or cause to be distributed in commerce any commodity if such commodity is contained in a package, or if there is affixed to that commodity a label, which does not conform to this subchapter and to the regulations promulgated thereunder. [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]

Persons engaged in business as wholesale or retail distributors of consumer commodities shall be exempt from this subchapter except to the extent that such persons are engaged in the packaging and labeling of such commodities or prescribe or specify by any means the manner in which such commodities are packaged or labeled. [PL 1969, c. 325 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 634 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 634
7 §634. Grades; advertising
Status: in_force

The net weight and size requirements for Maine consumer grades for shell eggs shall be established by the commissioner. In the establishment of such grades, the commissioner shall consult an advisory committee of 5 appointed by him, 3 of whom shall be chosen from a list submitted by the Maine Poultry Improvement Association. [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §49 (AMD).]

All advertising of such eggs shall include the correct size and grade designation in describing the eggs and the correct size and grade designation shall appear in clearly legible letters on the container in which such eggs are offered for sale. Each lot of eggs sold at wholesale shall be accompanied by an invoice stating both size and grade designation.

No signs, flyers, advertisements or false labels shall be used to sell or offer for sale or expose for sale any eggs which do not conform to the standards for quality and size for Maine consumer grades or established by the commissioner, or which do not conform to sections 631 to 639 .
7 M.R.S. § 60 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 2-C / Section 60
7 §60. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]

1. Farm support arrangement. "Farm support arrangement" means an arrangement that meets requirements established by the department by rule under which: A. The owner of qualified farmland grants to a municipality a qualified easement; and [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] B. The municipality obligates itself to make farm support payments. [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]

2. Farm support payments. "Farm support payments" means annual payments by a municipality during the term of a qualified easement: A. In an amount up to 100% of the annual property taxes assessed by that municipality against land and buildings subject to a qualified easement up to the fair market value of the easement; and [PL 2007, c. 693, §1 (AMD).] B. To the person against whom the property taxes are assessed. [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2007, c. 693, §1 (AMD).]

3. Qualified easement. "Qualified easement" means an agricultural conservation easement held by a municipality on qualified farmland in that municipality that: A. Meets standards adopted by rule by the department designed to ensure that no development other than development related to agricultural use occurs on the qualified farmland; and [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).] B. Is limited to a term of not less than 10 years. [PL 2025, c. 216, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2025, c. 216, §1 (AMD).]

4. Qualified farmland. "Qualified farmland" means farmland that meets eligibility requirements established by the department by rule. [PL 2007, c. 301, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3933 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 723 / Section 3933
7 §3933. Pet shops
Status: in_force

1. License necessary. A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907 , shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later. A license issued under this section does not authorize a person to keep for sale or offer for sale dogs or cats unless the pet shop meets the requirements of section 4153, subsection 3, paragraph B . For purposes of this section, a licensed pet shop that meets the requirements of section 4153, subsection 3, paragraph B is a grandfathered pet shop. [PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]

2. License fees. The fee for a pet shop license is $200. [PL 2025, c. 414, §12 (AMD).]

3. Records. A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907 , shall keep a record of each animal received by the pet shop, except for mice and fish. The record must include the name and address of the person or company from whom the animal was received and the name and address of the person buying or otherwise acquiring the animal from the pet shop. The record must be kept on file for a period of 2 years following the sale or other disposition of the animal by the pet shop and must be made available to the department within 24 hours of the request of the department. [PL 2009, c. 343, §16 (AMD).]

4. Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats by grandfathered pet shops. A person maintaining a grandfathered pet shop shall collect a surcharge of $25 on each cat or dog sold that has not been neutered and forward the entire surcharge to the department for deposit in the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 3910‑B . [PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]

5. Advertising. A grandfathered pet shop license holder advertising to the public the availability of a dog or cat for sale or in any way exchanging a dog or cat for value shall prominently display the state-issued pet shop license number in any publication in which the pet shop license holder advertises. The pet shop license number must be provided to a person adopting or purchasing an animal from the pet shop. [PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2906 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 7 / Chapter 601 / Section 2906
7 §2906. Civil suits
Status: in_force

The district attorney for the county in which any violation of sections 2901‑A to 2903‑B has occurred shall, if requested, assist the commissioner in suits arising under those sections. [PL 2005, c. 270, §5 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1821 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 305 / Section 1821
7 §1821. Maine chronic wasting disease surveillance program
Status: in_force

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Chronic wasting disease" means any member of the family of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies to which cervids, as defined in section 1333 , are susceptible. [PL 2003, c. 386, §17 (AMD).] B. "Susceptible animal" means any animal, whether domestic or wild, belonging to a species that is capable or believed to be capable of contracting chronic wasting disease. [PL 1999, c. 765, §8 (NEW).] [PL 2003, c. 386, §17 (AMD).]

2. Powers of commissioner. The commissioner may prohibit the importation of a susceptible animal from a region, state or country where chronic wasting disease has been confirmed. [PL 2003, c. 386, §17 (AMD).]

3. Prevention of chronic wasting disease. The commissioner shall monitor reports of confirmed cases of chronic wasting disease and communicate the contents of those reports to people involved in the production, care or management of susceptible animals. The commissioner shall monitor progress in the development of diagnostic tests and vaccinations for the disease and communicate the availability of tests and vaccines to people involved in the production, care or management of susceptible animals. [PL 2003, c. 386, §17 (AMD).]

4. Maine chronic wasting disease surveillance program; rules. The commissioner shall develop a chronic wasting disease surveillance program. The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, shall adopt rules to establish the requirements for participation in the program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A . [PL 2003, c. 386, §17 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 33 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 33
7 §33. Report required
Status: in_force

1. Conditions requiring report. Any corporation or partnership which, on its own behalf or acting as a fiduciary or trustee on behalf of another, holds, acquires or transfers any interest in agricultural land shall submit an annual report to the commissioner not later than 90 days after January 1st or the date of that acquisition or transfer, whichever is earlier. [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).]

2. Contents of report. The report shall be in such form as the commissioner may require and shall contain: A. The legal name and address of the corporation or partnership filing and type of legal entity; [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] B. The nature of the interest in agricultural land which that corporation or partnership has acquired or transferred and the date of that activity; [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] C. The legal description and acreage of the agricultural land; [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] D. The use of the agricultural land at the date of acquisition or transfer and the use to which the land shall be put by the person acquiring it; [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] E. The appraised value of the agricultural land and the consideration given; [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] F. The name, address and type of legal entity of the person from whom acquired or to whom transferred; and [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] G. Such other information as the commissioner may require by regulation adopted in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375 . [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).] [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).]

3. AFIDA report. A corporation or partnership may fulfill the reporting requirement of this section by submitting a copy of its federal AFIDA report. [PL 1983, c. 396, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 777 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 777
7 §777. Labeling
Status: in_force

The following information shall appear on the face or display side of the container of any plant amendment or soil amendment offered for sale. It shall be in a readable and conspicuous form and shall be considered the label. If distributed in bulk, a written or printed statement of the required information shall accompany delivery and be supplied to the purchaser at time of delivery: [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

1. Net weight. Net weight; [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

2. Brand name. Brand name; [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

3. Guaranteed analysis. The name of each amending ingredient and the amount of each expressed in terms commonly applied to the ingredients, and the total percent of other ingredients; [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

4. Purpose of product. Purpose of product; [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

5. Direction for application. Direction for application; and [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

6. Name and address of the registrant. Name and address of the registrant. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

No information shall appear on any package, label, delivery slip or advertising matter which is false or misleading. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]

The commissioner may require proof of claims made for any plant or soil amendment. If no claims are made the commissioner may request statements of usefulness and value of the plant or soil amendment. For verification of claims or statements the commissioner may rely on experimental data, evaluations or advice supplied from such sources as the Director of the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station. The verification must be related to Maine conditions for which the product is intended. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §106 (COR).]

The commissioner may allow labeling by volume rather than weight in packaging of plant or soil amendments. [PL 1979, c. 491, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 91 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 91
7 §91. Agricultural Fair Support Fund
Status: in_force

1. Fund created. The Treasurer of State shall establish an account to be known as "the Agricultural Fair Support Fund" and shall credit to it all money received under Title 8, section 1036, subsection 2, paragraph D . The fund is a dedicated, nonlapsing fund. All revenues deposited in the fund must be disbursed in accordance with this section, except that assessments and advances may be withdrawn in accordance with Title 8, section 267‑A . [PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §1 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. G, §15 (AFF).]

2. Disbursement. No later than January 31st of each year, all funds held as of the end of the previous calendar year in the Agricultural Fair Support Fund must be distributed by the Treasurer of State as follows: A. Thirty-four percent of these funds must be distributed to all commercial tracks as defined in Title 8, section 275‑A and to all fair licensees that during the previous year were licensed to and did accept pari-mutuel wagers on harness horse races. These funds must be distributed in the manner prescribed in Title 8, section 298 ; and [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] B. Sixty-six percent of these funds must be divided in the following manner. The commissioner may expend annually up to 13% of the funds available under this paragraph for administrative and inspection services provided under this chapter and the remaining funds must be distributed among all fair licensees that were licensed during the previous year. These funds must be distributed to licensees according to the proportions established by section 86, subsection 5 and may be used at the licensee's discretion. To receive distribution under this paragraph, a licensee holding pari-mutuel racing in the previous year must have been in compliance with section 89 . [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. RR, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2013, c. 368, Pt. RR, §1 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2901-C — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 7 / Chapter 601 / Section 2901-C
7 §2901-C. Licenses and permits
Status: in_force

A person required to obtain a permit or license under this section, section 2902-A or rules adopted under section 2910 or pursuant to former section 2902 may not sell, transport or transfer milk or milk products prior to obtaining the appropriate license or permit. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

1. Milk distributor license. A milk distributor shall obtain a license from the commissioner and shall renew that license annually. The license fee is based on the annual volume of milk or milk products sold or distributed in the State. The annual fee may not be lower than $25 or exceed $300. The commissioner shall deposit all money received from milk distributor license fees into the General Fund. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

2. Bulk milk hauler and sampler permit. A bulk milk hauler and sampler who is based in this State shall obtain a permit from the commissioner and shall renew that permit annually. For the purposes of this section, "based in this State" means a bulk milk hauler and sampler who does not have a permit from another state to sample raw milk or raw milk products. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

3. Receiving station permit. A person who owns or operates a receiving station shall obtain a permit for that receiving station from the commissioner and shall renew that permit annually. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

4. Transfer station permit. A person who owns or operates a transfer station shall obtain a permit for that transfer station from the commissioner and shall renew that permit annually. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]

5. Milk transportation company permit. A person who owns or operates a milk transportation company shall obtain a permit for the transportation company from the commissioner and shall renew that permit annually. [PL 1999, c. 679, Pt. A, §5 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 764 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 764
7 §764. Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

No person may sell or offer for sale any agricultural liming material in this State unless it complies with this subchapter and rules adopted under this subchapter. No person may sell or offer for sale any agricultural liming material in this State containing materials that are or will be deleterious to plant or animal life, when the agricultural liming material is applied at rates recommended by a soils testing laboratory. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 81 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 81
7 §81. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

1. Agricultural fair. "Agricultural fair" or "fair" means an exhibition that is designed to promote education and encourage improvement in agriculture and that includes, but is not limited to, the following: A. The awarding of premiums for livestock competitions; [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] B. The display of and awarding of premiums for horticultural products; and [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] C. The display and presentation of agricultural activities and projects undertaken by youth organizations. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

2. Agricultural society. "Agricultural society" means a nonprofit organization or association incorporated in the State to promote education and encourage improvement in agriculture. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

3. Animal. "Animal" means an animal entered in an event. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

3-A. Driver. "Driver" means a person who drives or controls the animal that is pulling in a pulling event. [PL 2017, c. 207, §1 (NEW).]

4. Event. "Event" means a pulling competition or livestock exhibition. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

5. Fair Fund. "Fair Fund" means the fund established in section 85 . [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

6. Fair licensee. "Fair licensee" or "licensee" means a person, agricultural society or other entity licensed to conduct an agricultural fair in accordance with section 83 . [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

7. Licensed veterinarian. "Licensed veterinarian" means a person licensed as a veterinarian by the State who is operating under the direction or authority of the department. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

8. Livestock. "Livestock" means cattle, equines, goats, members of the genus Lama, rabbits, sheep and swine. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

9. Poultry. "Poultry" means domesticated fowl and domesticated waterfowl. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

10. Premium. "Premium" means a ribbon, trophy or monetary amount or a service or object with monetary value awarded as a prize in a competition or event. [PL 2025, c. 161, §1 (AMD).]

11. Prohibited substance. "Prohibited substance" means: A. A stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or local anesthetic that could affect the conduct, actions, endurance, strength, speed, performance, appearance or disposition of an animal; [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] B. Any substance that the commissioner through rulemaking in accordance with section 96, subsection 6 determines could affect the conduct, actions, endurance, strength, speed, performance, appearance or disposition of an animal; [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] C. A drug, regardless of how harmless or innocuous, that interferes with the detection of any other prohibited substance; or [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] D. A metabolite or derivative of a prohibited substance. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

12. Stipend. "Stipend" means an amount distributed from the Stipend Fund or the Fair Fund to a qualifying fair licensee. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

13. Stipend Fund. "Stipend Fund" means the fund receiving money in accordance with Title 8, sections 286 and 287 to provide aid and encouragement to fair licensees. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]

14. Trainer. [PL 2017, c. 207, §2 (RP).]
7 M.R.S. § 436 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 436
7 §436. Grants for technical assistance and research
Status: in_force

The commissioner may use all or a portion of the accrued interest in the cash balance of the Agricultural Marketing Loan Fund for grants for technical assistance and for grants from the Agricultural Development Fund in chapter 10 . [PL 2021, c. 710, §10 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1342-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 202-A / Section 1342-A
7 §1342-A. Issuance of initial licenses after April 1, 2009
Status: in_force

The commissioner may issue a license in accordance with this section and section 1342‑B to applicants who do not qualify for a license under section 1342. [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).]

1. Application. To apply for a license under this section, a person must submit an application on a form provided by the commissioner along with the license fee established under section 1342, subsection 3 . The application must include: A. The name and mailing address of the person applying for the license; [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).] B. A map locating the proposed site in relation to known or easily identifiable terrain features, such as a road junction or a stream and road junction. The map must be a copy of a 7.5 or 15 minute series topographical map produced by the United States Geological Survey or a map of equivalent or superior detail in the location of roads; [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).] C. A statement of the types of large game the applicant is proposing to offer for harvest; and [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).] D. Information sufficient to demonstrate that the land and facilities requirements under section 1342, subsection 2 can be met. [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).]

2. Criteria for reviewing applications. Upon receipt of a complete application under subsection 1 , the commissioner shall review all materials submitted to determine the proximity of the proposed commercial large game shooting area to other licensed commercial large game shooting areas. If more than 2 applicants qualify for a license under this section, the commissioner shall give preference to a proposal to establish a commercial large game shooting area in Piscataquis County and to other proposals that advance geographic distribution of commercial large game shooting areas. The commissioner may establish additional criteria for rating applications in rules adopted under section 1342, subsection 8 . The commissioner may require inspection of the proposed site prior to issuing a license under this section. [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).]

3. Issuance of license; restrictions and requirements. The commissioner may not issue more than one license under this section to a person. The commissioner may not issue a license under this section to a person who received a license under section 1342 whether that license is valid or expired. A license issued under this section is for a specific parcel of land and only for the genus and species of large game specified in the license. The requirements and restrictions under section 1342, subsections 3 , 4 , 5‑A , 6 and 7 and rules adopted under subsection 8 apply to licenses issued under this section. A person issued a license under this section shall establish and maintain the licensed commercial large game shooting area in accordance with section 1342, subsection 2, paragraphs A to E . [PL 2025, c. 29, §3 (AMD).]

4. Acceptance of license applications. The commissioner may establish a deadline for accepting applications for commercial large game shooting area licenses under this section and may postpone action on applications received until that deadline has passed. [PL 2009, c. 249, §6 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2313 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 410 / Section 2313
7 §2313. Definitions -- Article II
Status: in_force

As used in this compact, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

1. Executive committee. "Executive committee" means the committee established pursuant to section 2316, subsection 5 . [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

2. Governing board. "Governing board" means the administrators of this compact representing all of the party states when the administrators are acting as a body in pursuance of authority vested in them by this compact. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

3. Insurance fund. "Insurance fund" means the Pest Control Insurance Fund established pursuant to this compact. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

4. Pest. "Pest" means any invertebrate animal, pathogen, parasitic plant or similar or allied organism that can cause disease or damage in any crops, trees, shrubs, grasses or other plants of substantial value. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

5. Requesting state. "Requesting state" means a state that invokes the procedures of the compact to secure the undertaking or intensification of measures to control or eradicate one or more pests within one or more other states. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

6. Responding state. "Responding state" means a state requested to undertake or intensify the measures referred to in subsection 5 . [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

7. State. "State" means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2312 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 410 / Section 2312
7 §2312. Findings -- Article I
Status: in_force

The party states find that in the absence of the higher degree of cooperation among them possible under this compact, the annual loss of approximately $137,000,000,000 from the depredations of pests is virtually certain to continue, if not to increase. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

Because of varying climatic, geographic and economic factors, each state may be affected differently by particular species of pests, but all states share the inability to protect themselves fully against those pests that present serious dangers to them. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

The migratory character of pest infestations makes it necessary for states, both adjacent to and distant from one another, to complement each other's activities when faced with conditions of infestation and reinfestation. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]

While every state is seriously affected by a substantial number of pests and every state is susceptible to infestation by many species of pests not now causing damage to its crop and plant life and products, the fact that relatively few species of pests present equal danger to or are of interest to all states makes the establishment and operation of an insurance fund from which individual states may obtain financial support for pest control programs of benefit to them in other states and to which they may contribute in accordance with their relative interests the most equitable means of financing cooperative pest eradication and control programs. [PL 2005, c. 147, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 611 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 611
7 §611. Enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Board powers. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the sampling and examination of pesticides or devices for the purpose of determining whether they comply with the requirements of this subchapter must be done under the direction of the board. The board may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter any distributor's premises, including any vehicle of transport, at all reasonable times in order to have access to labeled pesticides or devices packaged for distribution, may open any case, package or other container and may, upon tendering the market price, take samples for analysis. If it appears from such an examination that a pesticide or device fails to comply with the provisions of this subchapter or rules adopted under this subchapter, and the board contemplates instituting criminal proceedings against any person, the board shall cause appropriate notice to be given to that person in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The board shall provide any person so notified an opportunity for a hearing in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act's provisions governing adjudicatory proceedings. If in the opinion of the board it appears that the provisions of this subchapter or rules adopted under this subchapter have been violated by that person, the board shall refer a copy of the results of the analysis or the examination of such pesticide or device to the attorney for the district in which the violation occurred. [RR 2005, c. 2, §9 (COR).]

2. Minor violations. Nothing in this subchapter may be construed as requiring the board to report minor violations of this subchapter for prosecution or for the institution of condemnation proceedings when the board believes that the public interest will be served best by a suitable notice of warning in writing. [PL 2005, c. 620, §11 (AMD).]

3. Repeated violations. The board shall record all violations of this subchapter and Title 22, chapter 258‑A , including the name of the owner of the land on which the pesticides were intended to be applied, the name of the licensed pesticides applicator and the name of the person who contracted the pesticide application services. The board shall identify persons who repeatedly violate provisions relating to pesticide use and recommend to the Attorney General methods to prevent further violations by those persons. [PL 2005, c. 620, §11 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2806 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 6-A / Chapter 527 / Section 2806
7 §2806. Inspection certificates
Status: in_force

Any inspector shall, within 30 days after examination, issue certificates that honeybee equipment and appliances are apparently free from regulated disease and parasites or contamination, if so found. The certificates shall be filed as follows: One copy to the commissioner; one copy to the owner; and one copy to the inspector's files. [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2152 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 403 / Section 2152
7 §2152. Terms; vacancies; expenses
Status: in_force

Each appointed member of the seed board serves for a term of 2 years or until the member's successor has been appointed and qualified, except that a member may not serve for more than 3 consecutive terms. [PL 2009, c. 379, §2 (AMD).]

Upon the expiration of the term of office of any appointed member of the seed board, the member's successor must be appointed by the member's appointing authority under section 2151 . In the case of a vacancy for any reason, the member's appointing authority under section 2151 shall appoint a member to fill the unexpired term. [PL 2009, c. 379, §2 (AMD).]

The members of the seed board are not entitled to compensation, but all their expenses incurred in attending meetings must be paid by the Maine Potato Board as established in Title 36, section 4603 out of the seed potato account established in accordance with Title 36, section 4604, subsection 4 . [PL 2009, c. 379, §2 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 3918 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 720 / Section 3918
7 §3918. Violation
Status: in_force

A person who violates this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged. [PL 1997, c. 704, §6 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1343 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 202-A / Section 1343
7 §1343. Transport tags
Status: in_force

The owner or operator of a commercial large game shooting area must provide a transport tag for each large game animal killed in that area. A person transporting large game killed at a commercial large game shooting area must have a transport tag secured to the body of the animal that clearly identifies the name and location of the commercial large game shooting area, the species of the animal and the date of the death. [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3917 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 720 / Section 3917
7 §3917. Antirabies clinics
Status: in_force

The following provisions apply to low-cost antirabies clinics. [PL 1991, c. 779, §26 (NEW).]

1. Clinic establishment. The department shall facilitate the establishment of low-cost antirabies clinics at locations and on dates as appropriate. At least one low-cost antirabies clinic must be conducted annually in each county. In facilitating the establishment of antirabies clinics, the department shall cooperate with local veterinarians and local organizations. When other arrangements cannot be made for a licensed veterinarian to vaccinate or to supervise vaccinations by an animal technician at a low-cost clinic, a veterinarian employed by the department, a licensed veterinary technician under the direct supervision or indirect supervision of a licensed veterinarian or a certified rabies vaccinator shall administer the vaccinations. [PL 2025, c. 141, §6 (AMD).]

2. Veterinarians participating in low-cost antirabies clinics. This subsection applies to a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71‑A or an assistant under the direction of the veterinarian providing professional services within the scope of the veterinarian's license who participates in a low-cost antirabies clinic established under this section. Adherence by the veterinarian or assistant to the standards of care within the profession creates a rebuttable presumption that the conduct of the veterinarian or assistant was not negligent. [PL 1991, c. 779, §26 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 192 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 192
7 §192. Demonstrations and information
Status: in_force

Cooperative extension work shall consist of the giving of practical demonstrations in agriculture and natural resources, youth development, and home economics and community life and imparting information on those subjects through field demonstrations, publications and otherwise. This work shall be carried on in each county in such manner as may be mutually agreed upon by the executive committee of the county extension association provided for in section 193 , and the trustees of the University of Maine System, the University of Maine, or their duly appointed representatives. [PL 1985, c. 779, §27 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 3911 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 719 / Section 3911
7 §3911. Dogs at large
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting. The owner or keeper of any dog found at large is subject to the penalties provided in this chapter. [PL 1999, c. 254, §3 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 533 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 533
7 §533. Standard grades established
Status: in_force

The grades for apples recommended by the United States Department of Agriculture and recognized in the central markets of the country as government grades and such other grades or standards as may be promulgated by the commissioner under sections 441 to 447 , are made the official state grades for apples of the State presented for intrastate or interstate shipment. All containers as presented for shipment whether by truck, train or boat shall have written, stamped or attached thereon the provisions required in section 534 .
7 M.R.S. § 633 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 633
7 §633. Standards of quality
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 636 , the standards of quality for Maine consumer grades for shell eggs that are established by the commissioner apply to all shell eggs sold or offered for sale. The final determination of the grades is made by candling. [PL 2005, c. 512, §31 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 2804 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 6-A / Chapter 527 / Section 2804
7 §2804. Salary
Status: in_force

Qualified part-time bee inspectors shall be employed on a per diem basis and shall receive necessary traveling expenses while actually engaged in the performance of their duties. A part-time bee inspector shall serve during the pleasure of the commissioner. [PL 1985, c. 572 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1046 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 1046
7 §1046. Duties of commissioner
Status: in_force

It is the duty of the commissioner, who may act through the commissioner's authorized agents: [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §122 (COR).]

1. Inspection. To sample, inspect or cause to be analyzed or tested agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds transported, sold or offered or exposed for sale within this State for sowing purposes, at such time and place and to such extent as the commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds are in compliance with this subchapter, and to notify promptly of any violation the person who transported, sold or offered or exposed the seed for sale; and [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §11 (COR).]

2. Rules and regulations. To prescribe and, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to adopt rules and regulations governing the methods of sampling, inspecting, analysis, test and examination of agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds, and the tolerances to be followed, which must be in general accord with officially prescribed practice in interstate commerce, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to secure the efficient enforcement of this subchapter. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §122 (COR).]
7 M.R.S. § 443-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 101 / Section 443-A
7 §443-A. Native produce
Status: in_force

1. Prohibition. Farm produce sold or offered for sale within the State may not be labeled or advertised as "native," "native-grown," "locally grown" or by a similar designation, unless that product was actually grown in the State. [PL 1995, c. 294, §1 (NEW).]

2. Penalty. Violation of subsection 1 is a civil violation punishable by a fine of not less than $200 nor more than $300. [PL 1995, c. 294, §1 (NEW).]

3. Burden of proof. [PL 2005, c. 512, §9 (RP).]

4. Enforcement. This section is enforced by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [PL 1995, c. 294, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]

5. Enforcement; prima facie evidence. The commissioner or an agent of the commissioner may request proof of the origin of farm produce for the purpose of enforcing this section. Failure to provide written documentation or other reasonable proof upon request as to the origin of the produce offered for sale is prima facie evidence that a person is in violation of this section. [PL 2005, c. 512, §10 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2952-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 7 / Chapter 603 / Section 2952-A
7 §2952-A. Powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. Powers; general. The commission may: A. Establish and change the minimum wholesale and retail prices for the sale of milk within the State; [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] B. Adopt and enforce all rules and orders necessary to carry out this chapter; and [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] C. In administering this chapter: (1) Conduct hearings; (2) Subpoena and examine under oath persons whose activities are subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, including producers, dealers and stores and their officers, agents and representatives; and (3) Subpoena and examine the business records, books and accounts of persons whose activities are subject to the jurisdiction of the commission, including producers, dealers and stores and their officers, agents and representatives. Any member of the commission and any employee designated by the commission may sign subpoenas and administer oaths to witnesses. [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).]

2. Limitations. The commission may not modify, add to or annul any sanitary regulations imposed by any state or municipal authority or compel pasteurization in any market area. [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).]

3. Duties. The commission shall: A. Not less than once every 3 years, conduct independent studies of the economics and practices of the milk industry in order to assist the commission in establishing minimum prices. The studies must include the compilation of cost data for farms at 4 different levels of production; and [PL 2009, c. 467, §1 (AMD).] B. Ensure that distributors give 30 days' notice before terminating delivery to any customer in their delivery area or in the traditional delivery area of a distributor they have purchased. The 30-day notice does not apply to cancellations resulting from a failure to pay bills. [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] [PL 2009, c. 467, §1 (AMD).]

4. Authority; accounts and records. To enable the commission to perform its duties, the commission may inquire into the management of the businesses of the producers, dealers and stores to obtain from them all necessary information. Every producer, dealer and store shall keep and render to the commission, at such times and in such manner and form as may be prescribed by the rules of the commission, accounts of all business transacted that is related to the production, purchasing, processing, sale or distribution of milk. Such accounts must reasonably reflect, in such detail as the commission considers appropriate, income, expense, assets, liabilities and such other accounting entries as the commission considers necessary, to assist the commission in making its determinations as to: A. Minimum prices generally; [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] B. Separate minimum price categories to be established to reflect different container costs; [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] C. Separate minimum price categories to be established for different quantities of milk packaged and sold in separate containers; [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] D. Separate minimum price categories to reflect identifiable distribution costs; and [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] E. All matters pertinent to the proper performance of its duties. [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).] The commission shall adopt routine technical rules that establish procedures to enable the commission to inspect the records, books and accounts of dealers, producers and stores at their various offices and places of business at reasonable times. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A . [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. F, §4 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 251 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 8-E / Section 251
7 §251. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

1. Agritourism activity. "Agritourism activity" means any agricultural activity carried out on a farm or ranch that members of the general public are allowed to view or participate in, including farming, ranching, historical and cultural activities, harvest-your-own activities and attractions related to farming or ranching. An activity is an agritourism activity whether or not the participant pays to view or participate in the activity. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

2. Agritourism professional. "Agritourism professional" means a person who is engaged in the business of farming or ranching and provides one or more agritourism activities, whether or not for compensation. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

3. Farm or ranch. "Farm" or "ranch" means the land, plants, animals, buildings, structures, ponds and machinery used in the commercial production of agricultural products. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

4. Farming or ranching. "Farming" or "ranching" means primarily engaging in the commercial production of agricultural products as a livelihood and includes dairy farming; raising livestock, freshwater fish, fur-bearing animals or poultry; producing, cultivating, growing and harvesting fruit, produce or floricultural or horticultural commodities; or any practices on a farm or ranch that are incident to or in conjunction with these farming operations. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

5. Inherent risks of agritourism activity. "Inherent risks of agritourism activity" means those dangers or conditions that are an integral part of an agritourism activity, including but not limited to: A. Certain hazards including surface and subsurface conditions and natural conditions of land, vegetation and waters; [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).] B. The behavior of wild and domestic animals, including but not limited to the depositing of manure; [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).] C. Ordinary dangers of structures or equipment ordinarily used in farming and ranching; and [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).] D. The potential for injury to a participant or others if the participant acts in a negligent manner, including failing to follow instructions given by an agritourism professional or failing to exercise reasonable caution while engaging in an agritourism activity. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).] [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]

6. Participant. "Participant" means any person, other than the agritourism professional, who engages in an agritourism activity, whether or not a fee is paid to view or participate in the agritourism activity. [PL 2011, c. 609, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 102 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 102
7 §102. Reciprocal disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The department shall obtain current listings from other jurisdictions of persons who have been suspended or barred from pulling competitions. The department shall refuse to allow any person who has been suspended or barred from pulling competitions in another jurisdiction to compete in any pulling competition until the department receives notification from the jurisdiction that has suspended or barred the person from pulling competitions that the person is again eligible to compete in pulling competitions in that jurisdiction. [PL 2013, c. 155, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 3910-B — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 717 / Section 3910-B
7 §3910-B. Companion Animal Sterilization Fund
Status: in_force

1. Establishment. There is established the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, an interest-bearing account and nonlapsing fund in the department, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5284‑A , revenues generated in accordance with this section, all revenue from the surcharges collected under section 3933, subsection 4 , revenue received from surcharges in accordance with section 714, subsection 4 and any money contributed voluntarily to the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used for the program established under section 3910‑C and for the necessary direct administrative and personnel costs of the department and the administrator as provided under subsection 1‑A associated with implementing and overseeing that program, and may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law. The fund may not be charged for indirect costs under a departmental indirect cost allocation plan. As used in this section, "administrator," "overpopulation," "program," "sterilization" and "veterinary provider" have the same meanings as in section 3910‑C, subsection 1 . [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (AMD).]

1-A. Administration of the fund. The administrator administers the fund in accordance with subsection 5 and procedures and eligibility standards established under section 3910‑C . The administrator may not expend more than 15% of the fund annually for administrative costs. [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (AMD).]

2. Subsidies; development of standards. [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (RP).]

3. Fund-raising. The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent may provide for the creation, reproduction, sale, licensing and distribution and other disposal of any art or other products for the purpose of generating revenues for the fund. All money generated from the sale of these items must be deposited into the fund. [PL 2003, c. 682, §4 (NEW).]

4. Oversight. [PL 2021, c. 523, §4 (RP).]

5. Distribution of funds. Money in the fund must be distributed for the purposes of the program in accordance with this subsection. A. The administrator shall determine if there is an overpopulation of cats or dogs and apportion available funds between sterilization for cats and dogs according to the need to control overpopulation of cats or dogs. [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] B. If one species under paragraph A is overpopulated, but not the other, then no more than 10% of the fund annually may be expended for sterilization for the species that is not overpopulated. [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] C. If there is no overpopulation of either species under paragraph A , funds must be expended according to requests for assistance with sterilization costs from eligible program applicants and participating veterinary providers with priority given to geographic areas with the greatest need for program services. [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (NEW).] [PL 2023, c. 484, §2 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 1051 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 1051
7 §1051. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 2001, c. 330, §1 (NEW).]

1. Cross-contamination. "Cross-contamination" means the unintentional transfer and incorporation of genetic material between a genetically engineered crop, by cross-pollination or other means, and a nongenetically engineered crop or a wild plant population. [PL 2001, c. 330, §1 (NEW).]

2. Genetically engineered. "Genetically engineered" means the application of in vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid and direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles, or the fusion of cells beyond the taxonomic family, that overcome natural physiological reproductive or recombinant barriers and that are not techniques used in traditional breeding and selection. [PL 2007, c. 602, §1 (AMD).]

3. Seed dealer. "Seed dealer" means a person who cleans, processes, sells or offers for sale a genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant in the State. [PL 2007, c. 602, §2 (AMD).]

4. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" means a person that produces or commercializes a genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant, not including a farm operation as defined in section 152, subsection 6 . [PL 2009, c. 323, §1 (AMD).]

4-A. Pharmaceutical or industrial crop. "Pharmaceutical or industrial crop" means a plant that has been genetically engineered to produce a medical or industrial product, including a human or veterinary drug, a biologic, industrial or research chemical, enzymes, vaccines, human antibodies and human blood proteins. [PL 2009, c. 388, §1 (NEW).]

5. Technology use agreement. "Technology use agreement" means an agreement between a manufacturer and a farmer that controls the right to plant a given genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant on a specific area of land for a certain period of time. [PL 2007, c. 602, §4 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 762 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 762
7 §762. Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

1. Agricultural liming materials. "Agricultural liming material" means a product whose calcium and magnesium compounds are capable of neutralizing soil acidity. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

2. Brand. "Brand" means the term, designation, trademark, product name or other specific designation under which an individual agricultural liming material is offered for sale. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

3. Bulk. "Bulk" means a nonpackaged form. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

4. Burnt lime. "Burnt lime" means a material made from limestone which consists essentially of calcium oxide or a combination of calcium oxide with magnesium oxide. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

5. Calcium carbonate equivalent. "Calcium carbonate equivalent" means the acid neutralizing capacity of an agricultural liming material expressed as a weight percentage of calcium carbonate. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

6. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. [RR 2009, c. 2, §6 (COR); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]

7. Distribute; distributor. "Distribute" means to offer for sale, sell, barter or otherwise supply agricultural liming materials. The term "distributor" means any person who is engaged in the business of distributing agricultural liming materials. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

8. Fineness. "Fineness" means the percentage by weight of the material which will pass federal standard sieves of specified sizes. In promulgating rules relating to fineness, the commissioner shall be guided by recommendations established by the American Society for Testing Materials. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

9. High magnesium. "High magnesium" means lime designated as high-mag or dolomitic which must contain at least 5% magnesium. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

10. Hydrated lime. "Hydrated lime" means a material, made from burnt lime, which consists essentially of calcium hydroxide or a combination of calcium hydroxide with magnesium oxide and magnesium hydroxide. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

11. Industrial by-product. "Industrial by-product" means any industrial waste or by-product containing calcium or calcium and magnesium in forms that will neutralize soil acidity. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

12. Label. "Label" means any written or printed matter on or attached to the package or on the delivery ticket which accompanies bulk shipments. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

13. Limestone. "Limestone" means a material capable of neutralizing soil acidity, consisting essentially of calcium carbonate or a combination of calcium carbonate with magnesium carbonate. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

14. Marl. "Marl" means a granular or loosely consolidated loam composed largely of clays, sea shell fragments and carbonates of calcium and magnesium. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

15. Percent or percentage. "Percent" or "percentage" means by weight. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

16. Person. "Person" means individual, partnership, association, firm or corporation. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

17. Ton. "Ton" means a net weight of 2,000 pounds avoirdupois or metric weight, if and when appropriate and in accordance with rules. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]

18. Weight. "Weight" means the weight of undried material as offered for sale. [PL 1987, c. 425, §§ 1, 3 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 2106 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 401 / Section 2106
7 §2106. Working capital advance
Status: in_force

The State Controller is authorized to advance $300,000 from the General Fund unappropriated surplus to the Certified Seed Fund established in section 2107 during any state fiscal year, if requested in writing by the director of the division of animal and plant health, to be used to provide cash necessary to meet current expenditures of the seed certification program. These funds must be returned to the General Fund unappropriated surplus before the close of the state fiscal year in which the advance was made. The State Controller shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs within 30 days of making any working capital advance for this purpose. [PL 2011, c. 420, Pt. A, §5 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 1014 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 1014
7 §1014. Licensing; agents
Status: in_force

No person shall act as a dealer, processor, broker, agent or retailer unless duly licensed as provided in this Article. Every person, before acting as a dealer, processor, broker, agent or retailer, shall file an application with the commissioner for a license to transact the business of a dealer, processor, broker, agent or retailer and such application shall be accompanied by the license fee provided in this Article. [PL 1975, c. 555, §2 (AMD).]

A person may not buy, solicit or negotiate the sale of any potatoes or rotation crops in this State as a representative of any dealer, processor, broker or retailer, unless such a representative has been so authorized by a duly licensed dealer, processor, broker or retailer in writing, and a copy of such authorization is filed with the commissioner, except where such representative conducts business in the office of the dealer, processor, broker or retailer. The commissioner must be notified in writing by the dealer, processor, broker or retailer immediately upon the termination of such authorization. [PL 1997, c. 606, §8 (AMD).]
7 M.R.S. § 721 — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 2 / Chapter 103 / Section 721
7 §721. Detained commercial feeds
Status: in_force

1. Withdrawal from distribution. When the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of commercial feed is being distributed in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter or of any of the prescribed regulations under this subchapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent may issue and enforce a written or printed "withdrawal from distribution" order, warning the distributor not to dispose of the lot of commercial feed in any manner until written permission is given by the commissioner or the court. The commissioner shall release the lot of commercial feed so withdrawn when such provisions and regulations have been complied with. The issuance of such an order may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. If compliance is not obtained within 30 days, the commissioner may begin, or upon request of the distributor or registrant shall begin, proceedings for condemnation. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §101 (COR).]

2. Condemnation and confiscation. Any lot of commercial feed not in compliance with said provisions and regulations shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the area in which said commercial feed is located. In the event the court finds the said commercial feed to be in violation of this subchapter and orders the condemnation of said commercial feed, it shall be disposed of in any manner consistent with the quality of the commercial feed and the laws of the State; provided that in no instance shall the disposition of said commercial feed be ordered by the court without first giving the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for release of said commercial feed or for permission to process or relabel said commercial feed to bring it into compliance with this subchapter. [PL 1971, c. 77, §1 (NEW).]
7 M.R.S. § 218-A — ME Code / Title 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 8-A / Section 218-A
7 §218-A. Direct producer-to-consumer agriculture market programs
Status: in_force

1. Education and outreach. The commissioner shall provide education and outreach for the purpose of supporting Maine foods providers, such as farmers' markets, farm stands, community-supported agriculture programs and other direct producer-to-consumer venues to further the goal established in this chapter. [PL 2019, c. 677, §11 (NEW).]

2. Access to Maine foods and food products for recipients of benefits. The commissioner shall improve access to Maine foods and food products for recipients of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program administered by the Department of Health and Human Services under Title 22 by: A. Expanding opportunities for farmers to sell Maine foods and food products to recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits by promoting the use of electronic benefits transfer cards at farmers' markets and, in partnership with a statewide federation of farmers' markets, encouraging participation in community-supported agriculture by recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits; [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §1 (AMD).] B. Assisting farmers' markets in accepting payments through the electronic benefits transfer system by helping them secure equipment, including equipment that does not require the use of electricity, for processing payments through the electronic benefits transfer system; and [PL 2019, c. 677, §11 (NEW).] C. In partnership with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services, educating recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits of the opportunity to use the benefits at farmers' markets and the advantages of such use. [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §1 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 398, Pt. OO, §1 (AMD).]