reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
7 ME Rev Stat § 3451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3451. Fees; tags; guide dogs; duties of animal husbandry expert (REPEALED)

 §3451. Fees; tags; guide dogs; duties of animal husbandry expert (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 193, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 214 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 494, §6 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 94, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 244, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 453 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 546, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 236, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 391, §§1-2 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §§142-146 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §104 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 314 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 492, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A75 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §23 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 672, §A40 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 193, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 326, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 368, §4 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 698, §16 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3452. Issuance by clerks (REPEALED)

 §3452. Issuance by clerks (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1969, c. 82, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 579, §§C1,C2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 492, §§5-7 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 663, §24 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3452-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3452-A. Animal control officer (REPEALED)

 §3452-A. Animal control officer (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 492, §8 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 663, §25 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3452-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3452-B. Use of license fees retained by municipalities (REPEALED)

 §3452-B. Use of license fees retained by municipalities (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 492, §9 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3453. Unorganized territories (REPEALED)

 §3453. Unorganized territories (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 25 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 513, §14 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 82, §2 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 94, §4 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 579, §§C3,C4 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3454. License necessary (REPEALED)

 §3454. License necessary (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 45, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 326, §3 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3455 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3455. Dogs not to run at large (REPEALED)

 §3455. Dogs not to run at large (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 45, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 503, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 564, §38 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A76 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 47 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3456 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3456. -- disposal (REPEALED)

 §3456. -- disposal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 45, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 492, §10 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3457 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3457. Violations (REPEALED)

 §3457. Violations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 45, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 120 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §105 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3458 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3458. Local regulations (REPEALED)

 §3458. Local regulations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 659 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3459 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 703: LICENSES|7 §3459. Responsibility for payment of impoundment and other fees (REPEALED)

 §3459. Responsibility for payment of impoundment and other fees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 12 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 705: KENNELS|7 §3501. Inspection; hearings (REPEALED)

 §3501. Inspection; hearings (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 193, §5 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3551. Training of dogs (REPEALED)

 §3551. Training of dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 249, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 503, §2 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3551-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3551-A. Training of coon hounds (REPEALED)

 §3551-A. Training of coon hounds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 249, §2 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 772, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 503, §3 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3552. Special dog training areas (REPEALED)

 §3552. Special dog training areas (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 112 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 590, §23 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3553 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3553. Field trials for bird dogs or coon dogs (REPEALED)

 §3553. Field trials for bird dogs or coon dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 89, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3554. Field trials for retrieving dogs (REPEALED)

 §3554. Field trials for retrieving dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 89, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 590, §24 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3554-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3554-A. Field trials for sporting dogs (REPEALED)

 §3554-A. Field trials for sporting dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 89, §3 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 590, §25 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 707: TRAINING AND FIELD TRIALS|7 §3555. Training and field trials for beagles and other rabbit hounds (REPEALED)

 §3555. Training and field trials for beagles and other rabbit hounds (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 420, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3601 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 709: DANGEROUS DOGS|7 §3601. Dogs running-at-large in area frequented by deer (REPEALED)

 §3601. Dogs running-at-large in area frequented by deer (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 448, §1 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 404, §1 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 425, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 45, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3602 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 709: DANGEROUS DOGS|7 §3602. Dogs killed for hunting or worrying certain animals (REPEALED)

 §3602. Dogs killed for hunting or worrying certain animals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 404, §2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 572, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 497, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §§106,107 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §46 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 230 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 420, §3 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3603 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 709: DANGEROUS DOGS|7 §3603. Chasing game; domestic animals or fowl (REPEALED)

 §3603. Chasing game; domestic animals or fowl (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 420, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3604 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 709: DANGEROUS DOGS|7 §3604. Killing for assault permitted (REPEALED)

 §3604. Killing for assault permitted (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 251, §3 (RP). PL 1977, c. 564, §39 (REEN). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3605 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 709: DANGEROUS DOGS|7 §3605. Complaints; damages and costs (REPEALED)

 §3605. Complaints; damages and costs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 165 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3651 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 711: DAMAGE BY DOGS|7 §3651. Reimbursement (REPEALED)

 §3651. Reimbursement (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3652 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 711: DAMAGE BY DOGS|7 §3652. Damage by dogs or wild animals; recovery from owner; killing of sheep (REPEALED)

 §3652. Damage by dogs or wild animals; recovery from owner; killing of sheep (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 137, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 96 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 206 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §108 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 672, §A41 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3652-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 711: DAMAGE BY DOGS|7 §3652-A. Damage by dogs to livestock, poultry or domestic rabbits; recovery from owner (REPEALED)

 §3652-A. Damage by dogs to livestock, poultry or domestic rabbits; recovery from owner (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 368, §5 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3653 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 711: DAMAGE BY DOGS|7 §3653. Joint and several liability (REPEALED)

 §3653. Joint and several liability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §42 (RP). PL 1981, c. 368, §6 (REEN). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3654 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 711: DAMAGE BY DOGS|7 §3654. Damage to beehives by wild animals (REPEALED)

 §3654. Damage to beehives by wild animals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1973, c. 776, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 157, §15 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 672, §A43 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 713: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES|7 §3701. Keeping unlicensed dog (REPEALED)

 §3701. Keeping unlicensed dog (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 513, §15 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §109 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 713: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES|7 §3702. Warrants; disposal (REPEALED)

 §3702. Warrants; disposal (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 193, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 91, §1 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 74 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 182 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 681, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 391, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 492, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3703 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 713: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES|7 §3703. Officers to make returns (REPEALED)

 §3703. Officers to make returns (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 193, §8 (AMD). PL 1965, c. 513, §16 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 494, §7 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 91, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 492, §12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 713: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES|7 §3704. Official refusal or neglect of duty (REPEALED)

 §3704. Official refusal or neglect of duty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 513, §17 (AMD). PL 1969, c. 91, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 770, §46 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §110 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 127, §47 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 492, §13 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 470, §A11 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 698, §17 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 197 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 713: ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES|7 §3705. Jurisdiction; fines (REPEALED)

 §3705. Jurisdiction; fines (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1965, c. 513, §18 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 630, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §111 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A77 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 125 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §2 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3801 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3801. Purpose (REPEALED)

 §3801. Purpose (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3802 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3802. Definitions (REPEALED)

 §3802. Definitions (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3803 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3803. Registration of participating sheep producers (REPEALED)

 §3803. Registration of participating sheep producers (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3804 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3804. Filing of claims (REPEALED)

 §3804. Filing of claims (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3805 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3805. Limits on reimbursements (REPEALED)

 §3805. Limits on reimbursements (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3806 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3806. Funding (REPEALED)

 §3806. Funding (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3807 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3807. Recovery of damage done by dogs (REPEALED)

 §3807. Recovery of damage done by dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3808 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 8: DOGS|Chapter 715: DAMAGE TO SHEEP|7 §3808. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)

 §3808. Rules and regulations (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 672, §A44 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 368, §7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3901 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3901. Animal Welfare Act

 §3901. Animal Welfare Act This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Animal Welfare Act."   [PL 1995, c. 502, Pt. C, §5 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C5 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3902. Purposes; comprehensive program

 §3902. Purposes; comprehensive program 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 617, §4 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3903. Membership (REPEALED)

 §3903. Membership (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 701, §§2,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 267, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §FF2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §3 (RP). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3903-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3903-A. Animal Welfare Board; membership (REPEALED)

 §3903-A. Animal Welfare Board; membership (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 779, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C6 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3904. Terms of office (REPEALED)

 §3904. Terms of office (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §5 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §C7 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3905. Administration (REPEALED)

 §3905. Administration (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §6 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 502, §C8 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3906. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)

 §3906. Powers and duties of the board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 503, §B47 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 701, §§3,4,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 267, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §§FF3-10 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §7 (RP). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3906-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3906-A. Powers and duties of board (REPEALED)

 §3906-A. Powers and duties of board (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 779, §8 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 502, §C9 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3908 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3908. Governmental function (REPEALED)

 §3908. Governmental function (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §9 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3910. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)

 §3910. Jurisdiction (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 617, §5 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3910-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 717: ANIMAL WELFARE ACT|7 §3910-A. Forfeitures and surcharge

 §3910-A. Forfeitures and surcharge 1.  Forfeitures.  Unless otherwise provided, any court in this State shall collect fines or forfeitures imposed for violations of this Part and pay the fine or forfeiture into the treasury of the municipality where the offense or violation was committed. The municipal clerk shall deposit and expend fines and forfeitures received in accordance with section 3945.   [PL 2001, c. 617, §6 (NEW).] 2.  Surcharge imposed.  A surcharge of $10 must be added to every fine, forfeiture or penalty imposed by any court in this State for a violation of this Part. The surcharge, for the purposes of collection and collection procedures, is considered a part of the fine, forfeiture or penalty. All funds collected as a result of this surcharge must be deposited monthly in the Animal Welfare Fund established under section 3906-B, subsection 2.   [PL 2001, c. 710, §5 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 710, §6 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 617, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 710, §5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 710, §6 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3911. Dogs at large

 §3911. Dogs at large 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 643, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 254, §3 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3911-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3911-A. Abandonment of wolf hybrid

 §3911-A. Abandonment of wolf hybrid A person who abandons a wolf hybrid licensed under section 3922 commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. A person who abandons a wolf hybrid not licensed under section 3922 commits a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged. For the purposes of this section "abandon" means to desert. For enforcement purposes a wolf hybrid is abandoned if the animal is found a distance of more than 5 miles from the premises of the owner and is not under the control of any person.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 129, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 100, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3912 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3912. Disposition of dogs at large

 §3912. Disposition of dogs at large 1.  Ownership of dog unknown.  Except as provided in subsection 2, an animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall seize, impound or restrain a dog found in violation of section 3911 and deliver it to an animal shelter as provided for in section 3913, subsection 2-A. If ownership can not be established, such a dog may be handled as a stray dog for the purpose of acceptance by an animal shelter.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §10 (NEW).] 2.  Ownership of dog known.  An animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall seize, impound or restrain a dog found in violation of section 3911 and, if the owner is known, shall:   A. Take the dog to its owner; or   [PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (NEW).]B. Deliver it to an animal shelter as provided in section 3913. An animal shelter receiving a dog in accordance with this paragraph shall follow the procedure for stray dogs provided in section 3913.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (NEW).][PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 643, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §17 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §10 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3912-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3912-A. Animal shelter (REPEALED)

 §3912-A. Animal shelter (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 779, §18 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §13 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3913-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3913-A. Temporary licenses (REPEALED)

 §3913-A. Temporary licenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 468, §8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §18 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3914 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS|7 §3914. Purchase and sale of animals

 §3914. Purchase and sale of animals Animal shelters, kennels, breeding kennels, boarding kennels and pet shops engaged in buying or selling animals shall keep records of the buyer and seller in each transaction for a 2-year period commencing at the time of purchase or sale. The records must be open to inspection by the department or law enforcement officers. A person not in possession of a valid license for an animal shelter, kennel, breeding kennel, boarding kennel or grandfathered pet shop shall obtain a vendor's license under section 4163 prior to selling, offering for sale or exchanging for value a cat or dog. For purposes of this section, "grandfathered pet shop" has the same meaning as in section 3933.   [PL 2019, c. 544, §1 (AMD).]A wolf hybrid may not be sold or exchanged for value. Ownership of a wolf hybrid may be transferred only in accordance with section 3911-B or section 3921-B, subsection 3.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §24 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 100, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 544, §1 (AMD).