Source: http://legisweb0.mainelegislature.org/lawlibrary/what-is-maines-law-on-dogs/9461
Timestamp: 2018-10-21 10:51:36
Document Index: 148196124

Matched Legal Cases: ['§3907', '§2', '§3952', '§12', '§3954', '§13']

Dogs | Maine State Legislature
What is maine's Law on Dogs: Leash law, dangerous/NUISANCE dogs, dog waste
Effective August 1, 2018, Maine law related to dangerous dogs has changed (see PL 2017, c. 404).
Definitions of “dangerous dog” and "nuisance dog" can be found at 7 MRS §3907(12-D) and (20-A) (see PL 2017, c. 404, §§2 and 3). 7 MRS §3952-A (see PL 2017, c. 404, §12) provides the procedure for reporting a dangerous or nuisance dog as well as penalties and remedies related to keeping such a dog. 7 MRS §3954 (see PL 2017, c. 404, §13) prohibits training or encouraging a dog to be aggressive toward or attack another person or domesticated animal unless the dog is directly involved with a protection dog training program recognized by the Department of Public Safety, Bureau of State Police. Local ordinances might also apply.
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