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7 ME Rev Stat § 1351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 203: MINK|7 §1351. Breeding and raising mink

 §1351. Breeding and raising mink Mink that have been propagated in captivity for 2 or more generations are considered domesticated animals subject to this Title. Such domesticated mink or the pelts or products thereof are considered agricultural products and the breeding, raising, producing in captivity and marketing of mink is an agricultural pursuit. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in breeding and raising mink shall comply with the permitting requirements for importation and possession of wildlife under Title 12, chapter 915, subchapter 15.   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 382, §D3 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1401. License for buyers and sellers of poultry (REPEALED)

 §1401. License for buyers and sellers of poultry (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1402 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1402. Transportation of poultry (REPEALED)

 §1402. Transportation of poultry (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1403. Bills of lading (REPEALED)

 §1403. Bills of lading (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1404. Records (REPEALED)

 §1404. Records (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1405. Application of other provisions (REPEALED)

 §1405. Application of other provisions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1406 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 205: POULTRY|7 §1406. Penalties (REPEALED)

 §1406. Penalties (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1451. Purpose (REPEALED)

 §1451. Purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §13 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1452. Definitions

 §1452. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "auction" means the offering of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, equines, domesticated cervids, poultry and other animals raised for food or fiber for sale by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and bidders.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §12 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §14 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 386, §12 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1453. Rules

 §1453. Rules The commissioner shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, make rules necessary to protect the health and welfare of animals going through auction, which have the power of law as outlined under section 1752.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §15 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §117 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §15 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1454. Permit

 §1454. Permit A person, partnership, association or corporation may not hold or conduct an auction without obtaining a permit from the commissioner a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the auction. A person intending to hold auctions on a regular basis may apply for and be issued a permit valid for multiple dates at the location specified in the permit.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §16 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §16 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1455 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1455. Records

 §1455. Records The operator shall keep complete records of all sales transactions, which must be available for inspection by the commissioner. The department may establish, by rule, the length of time that a person who conducts an auction must retain these records. These records must indicate the origins of the animals sold, the name and address of the person purchasing the animals and the destination of those animals. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §17 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §17 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1456 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1456. Cancellation of permit

 §1456. Cancellation of permit The permit to operate an auction may be suspended in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §18 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §118 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B20 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 572, §18 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1457 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 207: AUCTIONS|7 §1457. Violations

 §1457. Violations Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter 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, §19 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §19 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 209: LAND-BASED AQUACULTURE|7 §1501. Land-based aquaculture license

 §1501. Land-based aquaculture license SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 94, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 310, §3 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1701. Animal husbandry expert

 §1701. Animal husbandry expert The commissioner is authorized to employ an animal husbandry expert. The commissioner may employ such assistants as the commissioner considers necessary, subject to the Civil Service Law. Such expenses in connection therewith must be paid as the commissioner may approve.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §124 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 785, §B45 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §124 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1702. Certificate

 §1702. Certificate There shall be left with the owner of all condemned animals a proper certificate, duly authenticated, showing the number condemned and the value at which they are appraised, which shall be transferable only with the consent and acceptance of the commissioner.
7 ME Rev Stat § 1703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1703. Prosecution by district attorney

 §1703. Prosecution by district attorney 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 78, §26 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1704. Agents

 §1704. Agents The commissioner may employ veterinarians licensed in this State and other agents and employees as may be necessary to enforce chapters 201, 207, 301, 303 and 305, subject to the Civil Service Law.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §20 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 78, §27 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B46 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §20 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1705. Expenses

 §1705. Expenses The actual and necessary traveling expenses of the commissioner and the commissioner's employees, any and all expense of prevention, control and eradication of disease, destroying diseased animals and those exposed to disease, and paying for the same, and all other expenses necessary to properly carry out chapters 201, 207, 301, 303 and 305 must be paid out of such amounts as the Legislature may appropriate.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §125 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 78, §28 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §125 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1706. Penalties

 §1706. Penalties 1.  Violation.  Except as provided in section 1707 or unless another specific penalty or forfeiture is provided, a person commits a civil violation if that person violates a provision of or a rule or regulation adopted pursuant to:   A. This chapter;   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. Chapter 207;   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]C. Chapter 303; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]D. Chapter 305.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the fines may not exceed $50,000.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 696, §89 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 572, §21 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §B16 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1707. Intentional, knowing or reckless introduction of a disease or pathogen

 §1707. Intentional, knowing or reckless introduction of a disease or pathogen A person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly introduces or takes a substantial step or action that could introduce a disease or pathogen to livestock or poultry commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §22 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §22 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1708 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS|7 §1708. National animal identification system (REPEALED)

 §1708. National animal identification system (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 544, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 7 §1708, sub-§6 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1751. Definitions

 §1751. Definitions As used in this chapter and chapters 201, 202, 202‑A, 207, 301 and 305, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following words have the following meanings.   [PL 2005, c. 146, §1 (AMD).]1.  Commissioner.  "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's duly authorized agent.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §126 (COR).] 2.  Domestic animals.  "Domestic animals" means cattle, equines, goats, sheep, swine, cats, dogs, domesticated cervids or other domesticated animals; large game as defined in section 1341, subsection 5; and poultry.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §13 (AMD).] 3.  Authorized agent.  "Authorized agent" means employees of the department, veterinarians licensed by the State to practice veterinary medicine while performing official duties for the department, employees of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, or other persons designated by the commissioner.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §24 (AMD).] 4.  Person.  "Person" shall mean the State, any municipality, political subdivision, institution, public or private corporation, individual, partnership or other entity.   5.  Poultry.  "Poultry" means all domesticated birds.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 594, §5 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §29 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 765, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §§23,24 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 386, §13 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 146, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §126 (COR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1752. Rules

 §1752. Rules 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 625, §39 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 78, §30 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §119 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 572, §25 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 386, §14 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1753 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1753. Duties of commissioner

 §1753. Duties of commissioner The commissioner shall, so far as possible, prevent the introduction and spread of contagious, infectious and parasitic diseases, and exposure thereto, among domestic animals in the State, especially those diseases transmitted to man, either directly or indirectly, and those of greatest economic importance.   The commissioner shall cause investigation and diagnosis to be made by approved methods as to the existence of contagious, infectious and parasitic diseases among domestic animals in the State, and the commissioner may enter any premises, buildings or places, including stockyards, cars, trucks, planes and vessels within any county or part of the State in or at which the commissioner has reason to believe there exists any such disease, and make such investigation, diagnosis or diagnostic tests as to the existence of disease that the commissioner may consider necessary.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §26 (AMD).]The commissioner shall formulate and apply programs for the control or eradication of any diseases or pathogens as required by the United States Department of Agriculture and any other diseases or pathogens the commissioner considers necessary or practicable to control or eradicate so far as funds are available.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §26 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §26 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1754. Responsibility of division chief (REPEALED)

 §1754. Responsibility of division chief (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 513, §10 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 594, §6 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1755 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1755. Quarantine

 §1755. Quarantine The commissioner may, upon discovery or upon suspicion of the existence of any disease or pathogen among domestic animals or poultry in the State, take whatever action the commissioner considers necessary to prevent possible spread and to control or eradicate the disease or pathogen. Such action may include quarantine of domestic animals, birds, wild animals in captivity and products derived from them, including the quarantine of articles, materials and premises, equipment or areas, for a time and under conditions as the commissioner considers necessary to eradicate or control the disease or pathogen. This quarantine may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §27 (AMD).]Any positive diagnosis of a disease made by recognized procedures by recognized diagnostic laboratories, or by recognized qualified persons, must be considered as official diagnosis until proved otherwise.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §27 (AMD).]Quarantine may be made by registered mail or in person by an authorized agent of the commissioner, or by any other person authorized to do so.   The commissioner may use placards or any other methods considered necessary to give notice or warning of the quarantine.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §27 (AMD).]It is illegal to violate any quarantine by any person, and such violation is punishable by penalties as outlined in section 1706.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §27 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §120 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §27 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1756 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1756. Appraisal, destruction and indemnity

 §1756. Appraisal, destruction and indemnity Upon discovery of any contagious or infectious disease or pathogen among domestic animals, the commissioner may cause the affected or exposed animals to be appraised and destroyed, and a proper disposition of the carcasses made in accordance with rules and adopted by the commissioner in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. The commissioner shall appraise each domestic animal at its true market value at the time it is condemned, provided that no indemnity may be paid except as established in section 1757 or in state-federal cooperative eradication programs for domestic animals and in those amounts as set by those agreements. In no case may the combined amount received from salvage and state and federal indemnity exceed the amount of appraisal.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §28 (AMD).]Indemnity may not be paid on any domestic animals imported into the State if the importation was in violation of the laws of the State or rules in effect at the time of importation.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §28 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 41 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 36 (RPR). PL 1977, c. 694, §121 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 747, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §28 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1758 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1758. Salmonella enteritidis risk reduction and surveillance program

 §1758. Salmonella enteritidis risk reduction and surveillance program The commissioner, in cooperation with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, shall develop a Salmonella enteritidis risk reduction and surveillance program for poultry. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement the program. The rules must define the term "commercial egg producer" and establish requirements for participating in the program and a process for monitoring compliance with the program. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A.   [PL 2001, c. 91, §1 (NEW).]Upon final adoption of the rules, participation in the program is mandatory for all commercial egg producers in the State. A commercial egg producer who fails to comply with the requirements of this section and rules adopted pursuant to this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of no more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2001, c. 91, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 91, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1759 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 303: CONTROL OF DISEASES|7 §1759. Vehicle detainment and inspection

 §1759. Vehicle detainment and inspection If the commissioner has sufficient reason to believe that a contagious or infectious animal disease that is classified as reportable under section 1801 or a pathogen that is classified as reportable under section 1801 has been or may be introduced into the State, the commissioner may stop and inspect vehicles transporting domestic animals or poultry to ensure that biosecurity procedures, including cleaning and disinfection, outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture have been adhered to and that importation certification documents are in order.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §31 (NEW).]An incoming vehicle may be refused entry into the State and an outgoing vehicle may be detained within the State until any necessary inspection or disinfection has been performed or any required evidence of inspection or disinfection has been received by the commissioner.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §31 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §31 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 305: ERADICATION OF DISEASES|7 §1801. Reportable diseases

 §1801. Reportable diseases The commissioner shall, by rule adopted in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, determine which diseases or pathogens must be classified as "reportable." The form of transmissible spongiform encephalopathy known as chronic wasting disease is reportable. It is a violation of this chapter for any owner, agent of any owner, veterinarian or other person having knowledge of the existence of such disease or pathogen or the exposure of domestic animals to such disease or pathogen not to properly report the existence of such disease or pathogen or exposure of domestic animals to the department immediately after knowledge of such disease or pathogen or exposure of domestic animals to such disease or pathogen.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §32 (RPR).]It is a violation of this chapter for any person to cause a domestic animal to be driven, trucked or otherwise moved intrastate or interstate when that person has knowledge that the animal is infected with or has been exposed to a reportable disease or pathogen. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to cause a domestic animal to be driven, trucked or otherwise moved intrastate or interstate when that person has knowledge that the animal has been treated with a vaccine or other substance that might make that animal capable of spreading a reportable disease or pathogen among susceptible domestic animals. A domestic animal infected with or exposed to a reportable disease or pathogen may be moved only under the direction of the commissioner.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §32 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 594, §7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §122 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 765, §6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §32 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL|Chapter 305: ERADICATION OF DISEASES|7 §1802. Condemnation of diseased animals

 §1802. Condemnation of diseased animals The commissioner may, when the commissioner considers it necessary, condemn and take possession of diseased or exposed domestic animals, or domestic animals suspected of being diseased or exposed, for diagnostic purposes, and may pay the owner for the same, health, condition and market value being considered. This condemnation may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §128 (COR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §123 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §128 (COR).