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7 ME Rev Stat § 1093 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES|7 §1093. Remittance of dues and fair share fees; accounting

 §1093. Remittance of dues and fair share fees; accounting 1.  Sale of farm products.  Subject to subsection 3, a dealer or processor shall, on or before the 15th day of each month, pay to an association all dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A with respect to farm products received from members and nonmembers by the dealer or processor during the preceding calendar month. At the time of each monthly payment of dues and fair share fees, the dealer or processor shall provide to the association a summary statement showing, for each member and nonmember, the quantity of farm products received, the payment due to the member and nonmember for those farm products prior to the deduction of dues or fair share fees and the amount of dues or fair share fees deducted therefrom pursuant to the assignment.   [PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).] 2.  Performance of farm services.  Subject to subsection 3, a dealer or processor shall, on or before the 15th day of each month, pay to an association all dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A with respect to services performed by members and nonmembers in the production of farm products that were received by the dealer or processor during the preceding calendar month. At the time of each monthly payment of dues and fair share fees, the dealer or processor shall provide to the association a summary statement showing, for each member and nonmember, the quantity of farm products for which services were performed and the amount of dues or fair share fees deducted therefrom pursuant to the assignment.   [PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).] 3.  Flat rate dues and fair share fees deductions.  In the event that the dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A are not calculated on the quantity of farm products sold or tendered by members and nonmembers to the dealer or processor, the dealer or processor shall pay the dues and fair share fees to the association according to the payment schedule contained in the assignment. No payment schedule may require the payment of assigned dues and fair share fees more frequently than once a month.   [PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 384, §3 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1094 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES|7 §1094. -- liability

 §1094. -- liability Any dealer or processor who pays any dues to an association pursuant to the assignment of dues governed by this chapter shall not be liable for such sums upon any seed lien, farm laborer's lien or any other lien or encumbrance which has priority by law upon the proceeds of the farm crop or product. Any lienholder who has priority upon the proceeds from such farm crop or product whose lien remains unsatisfied shall have the right to receive all sums paid to any association pursuant to the assignment of dues. Such association shall remit all dues paid pursuant to the assignment to the priority lienholder upon the receipt of notice and proof that a valid prior lien exists against such farm crop or product.   [PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1095 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES|7 §1095. -- deduction

 §1095. -- deduction Any dealer or processor may deduct a sum not to exceed 2% of the total dues to be paid to an association for administrative expenses incurred by the payment of such dues under the assignment.   [PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1096 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING|Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES|7 §1096. Violation; penalties

 §1096. Violation; penalties 1.  Civil violation.  Failure of a dealer or processor to pay assigned dues to an association within the time required by section 1093 is a civil violation for which a forfeiture of double the amount of the assigned dues that were not timely paid to the association shall be adjudged. The court shall order payment of the forfeiture to the association. In the event of a willful violation, the dealer or processor shall be subject to an additional civil penalty, payable to the State, of not more than $1,000 for a first violation and not more than $2,000 for each subsequent violation. The forfeiture and civil penalty created by this subsection are recoverable by the commissioner in a civil action.   [PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] 2.  Private action.  Any dealer or processor that fails to pay assigned dues to an association within the time required by section 1093 is liable to that association in a civil action for double the amount of the assigned dues that were not timely paid to the association, plus reasonable attorneys fees, provided that the filing of a civil violation action, pursuant to subsection 1, shall bar the filing of a private action under this subsection arising from the same events of nonpayment.   [PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1301 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1301. Purpose

 §1301. Purpose The purposes of this chapter are to maintain fair and equitable practices in the buying and selling of livestock and poultry within this State, and to encourage practices that promote the sale of healthy livestock and poultry. In respect to dealers in livestock and poultry this chapter supplements and does not supersede other provisions of the laws relating to the control of livestock and poultry diseases under this Title.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1302 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1302. Definitions

 §1302. Definitions 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A67 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 334, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1303. Rules and regulations

 §1303. Rules and regulations The commissioner shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, make uniform rules and regulations for carrying out this chapter, which shall be consistent with the rules and regulations for livestock and poultry disease control provided for under this Title.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §115 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §115 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1304. License; agents

 §1304. License; agents A person, firm, partnership or corporation may not act as a dealer of livestock and poultry unless licensed by the department. An agent may not act for any dealer unless that agent and the dealer are licensed by the department and the dealer has designated such agent to act in the dealer's behalf. A dealer is accountable and responsible for acts of the dealer's agents.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §5 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1305. Application for license

 §1305. Application for license Application for a license as a dealer or as an agent must be made upon a form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner, if satisfied with the applicant's qualifications, shall issue a license entitling the applicant to act as a dealer or as an agent. An initial license may be issued for a period of less than one year or more than one year but not more than 2 years. All licenses expire on July 1st. All license renewals are for a period of one year. The annual license fee for a dealer is $25 and for each agent, $10. The fee for an initial license is prorated based on the number of months for which the license is valid. The commissioner shall issue a certificate of licensure to each licensed dealer and agent. The certificate must be carried in the motor vehicle used by the licensed dealer or agent when acting as a dealer or agent. The commissioner shall issue dealer plates to be attached to each motor vehicle or trailer used by a dealer for transporting livestock or poultry. Upon renewal of a license, the commissioner shall issue stickers bearing the year of licensure to be attached to the dealer plates.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §6 (RPR).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §6 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1306 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1306. Revocation and suspension of licenses

 §1306. Revocation and suspension of licenses Any license issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §7 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 694, §116 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 572, §7 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1307 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1307. Records

 §1307. Records The commissioner may require licensed livestock and poultry dealers to keep certain records of transactions in any or all classes of livestock and poultry. The department may establish by rule the length of time that records kept by persons engaging in dealing livestock and poultry must be retained.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 227, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §8 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1308 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1308. Violations

 §1308. Violations 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 47 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 227, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §88 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 541, §A68 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §9 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1309 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1309. Maine cattle health assurance program

 §1309. Maine cattle health assurance program The commissioner shall develop a Maine cattle health assurance program to ensure the highest quality of products by encouraging all livestock producers in this State to use best management practices. The department shall develop a farm assessment plan that provides for on-site evaluations of farms to assess and suggest ways to improve the health of herds, protect the health and safety of herds from disease and protect farms from environmental liability.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]The commissioner in consultation with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, state and federal veterinarians and livestock producers in this State shall adopt rules for the administration of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1310 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY|7 §1310. Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund

 §1310. Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund The Treasurer of State shall establish a separate account known as the Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund. This fund does not lapse but must be carried forward. Funds from this account may be used to pay for administrative costs associated with section 1309.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1331 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202: CERVIDS|7 §1331. Propagation and sale (REPEALED)

 §1331. Propagation and sale (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 685, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §B7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 649, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 765, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 386, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1332 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202: CERVIDS|7 §1332. Animal Industry Fund

 §1332. Animal Industry Fund The Treasurer of State shall establish a separate account known as the Animal Industry Fund. This fund does not lapse but must be carried forward. Except as provided in section 1346, license fees collected under section 1333, subsection 3 and license and tagging fees collected under section 1342, subsections 3 and 4 and section 1342-A must be deposited in the account. Funds from this account may be used to pay for administrative costs associated with licenses issued under sections 1333, 1342 and 1342-A, tags issued under section 1342 and other costs associated with administration and enforcement of this chapter and chapter 202-A.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1341 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1341. Definitions

 §1341. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]1.  Commercial large game shooting area.  "Commercial large game shooting area" means an enclosed area in which large game are kept and a fee is charged to pursue and kill or pursue and attempt to kill large game.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Domesticated bison.  "Domesticated bison" means the genus and species Bison bison.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 3.  Domesticated boar.  "Domesticated boar" means a member of a species of Sus scrofa commonly known as the Eurasian boar or Wild Russian boar. "Domesticated boar" does not include members or varieties of the family Suidae or the species Sus scrofa that are commonly raised for commercial meat production.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 4.  Domesticated deer.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §7 (RP).] 4-A.  Domesticated cervid.  "Domesticated cervid" has the same meaning as "cervid" in section 1333, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).] 5.  Large game.  "Large game" means domesticated cervids, domesticated boar and domesticated bison.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §9 (AMD).] 6.  Parcel.  "Parcel" means a contiguous tract of land. Land that is separated by a road that contains frontage along a common portion of that road is considered a contiguous tract.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 7.  Person.  "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 8.  Shooting zone.  "Shooting zone" means an area within a parcel that is enclosed to contain one or more species of large game.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 382, §D2 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1342-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1342-B. Limitation on the number of commercial large game shooting areas

 §1342-B. Limitation on the number of commercial large game shooting areas The number of commercial large game shooting areas in the State may not exceed 11. The commissioner may not issue a license under section 1342-A if the total number of valid licenses issued under sections 1342 and 1342-A is 11. For purposes of this section, "valid license" means a license that has not expired whether or not the person holding the license has continued to operate a commercial large game shooting area.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 249, §7 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1342-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1342-C. Change of location of licensed commercial large game shooting area

 §1342-C. Change of location of licensed commercial large game shooting area A person holding a license for a commercial large game shooting area under section 1342 or 1342-A may apply to the commissioner for permission to change the location of the licensed area. The commissioner shall approve the change in location if the applicant demonstrates that the old location of the commercial large game shooting area will be discontinued and that the new location meets all of the applicable requirements of the section of law under which the original license was approved.   [PL 2011, c. 557, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 557, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1343 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1343. Transport tags

 §1343. Transport tags 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1344 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1344. Violation; penalties

 §1344. Violation; penalties 1.  Operating commercial large game shooting area without license.  A person who operates a commercial large game shooting area without a license issued under section 1342 or section 1342-A is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §8 (AMD).] 1-A.  Remote-control hunting.  A person who owns or operates a commercial large game shooting area that uses remote-control hunting in violation of section 1347 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Civil violations.  Except for operating a commercial large game shooting area without a license or using remote-control hunting as provided in subsections 1 and 1-A, a person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $500 for a first violation and not to exceed $1,000 for a 2nd violation may be adjudged.   [PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Revocation of license.  The commissioner may revoke a license issued under section 1342 or under section 1342-A for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or any violation of chapter 739 or Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter 3.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §§8, 9 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1345 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1345. Applicability of other laws

 §1345. Applicability of other laws 1.  Cruelty to animals.  This chapter does not exempt a person from the provisions of chapter 739 or Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter III.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Control of disease.  The commissioner shall apply and enforce the provisions of chapter 303 and chapter 305 and rules adopted in accordance with those chapters with regard to large game as the commissioner determines necessary to control disease.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1346 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1346. License fees deposited in General Fund

 §1346. License fees deposited in General Fund Notwithstanding section 1332, section 1333, subsection 3 and section 1342, subsections 3 and 4, the first $1,120 collected each year under those sections and under section 1342-A for license fees for domesticated cervid farms and commercial large game shooting areas and transport tag fees must be deposited in the General Fund.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §10 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 1347 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS|Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS|7 §1347. Remote-control hunting

 §1347. Remote-control hunting An owner or operator of a commercial large game shooting area may not use a website or a service or business via any other means that permits a person to shoot or attempt to shoot any large game that is located in this State through the use of a computer-controlled gun, shooting apparatus or any other remote-control device when the person using the website, service or business is physically removed from the immediate vicinity of the large game animal.   [PL 2005, c. 81, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 81, §2 (NEW).