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7 ME Rev Stat § 3947 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3947. Animal control officers

 §3947. Animal control officers Each municipality shall appoint one or more animal control officers whose duties are enforcement of sections 3911, 3912, 3916, 3921, 3924, 3948, 3950, 3950-A, 3952-A, 4041 and 4042 and Title 17, section 1023, responding to reports of animals suspected of having rabies in accordance with Title 22, sections 1313 and 1313-A and any other duties to control animals as the municipality may require. A municipality may appoint an employee of an animal shelter as an animal control officer as long as the person meets the qualifications and training requirements of this section.   [PL 2019, c. 437, §2 (AMD).]A municipality may not appoint a person to the position of animal control officer who has been convicted of murder, a Class A or Class B offense or a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 9, 11, 12 or 13 or has been convicted of a criminal violation under Title 17, chapter 42 or has been adjudicated of a civil violation for cruelty to animals under chapter 739 or who has been convicted or adjudicated in any other state, provincial or federal court of a violation similar to those specified in this section.   [PL 2007, c. 439, §26 (AMD).]Animal control officers must be certified in accordance with section 3906-B, subsection 4. Upon initial appointment, an animal control officer must complete basic training and be certified by the commissioner within 6 months of appointment.   [PL 2007, c. 439, §26 (AMD).]An animal control officer must attend advanced training programs as described under section 3906-B, subsection 4 to maintain certification. An animal control officer must have a minimum of 8 hours of training each year.   [PL 2007, c. 439, §26 (NEW).]Upon appointment of an animal control officer, municipal clerks shall notify the commissioner of the name, address and telephone number of the animal control officer within 10 business days. In the event the position is vacant upon termination or resignation of the animal control officer, the municipal clerk shall notify the commissioner within 10 business days of the vacancy.   [PL 2009, c. 343, §20 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 643, §3 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §39 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 468, §15 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §16 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §28 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §26 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 177, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §20 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 404, §9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 437, §2 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3948 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3948. Animal control

 §3948. Animal control 1.  Control.  Municipalities shall control dogs running at large.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §29 (AMD).] 2.  Medical attention.  Law enforcement officers and animal control officers shall take a stray animal to its owner, if known, or, if the owner is unknown, shall ensure that any injured companion animal that is at large or in a public way is given proper medical attention.   [PL 2009, c. 343, §21 (AMD).] 3.  Domesticated and undomesticated animals.  A municipality shall control domesticated animals that are a cause of complaint in the community. A municipality shall control animals that pose a threat to public health or safety. A municipality may control undomesticated animals in matters on which no other department is charged by law to regulate.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §31 (AMD).] 4.  Reporting.  By January 31st of each year, a municipality shall report to the animal welfare program of the department all complaints related to animal control incidents for the prior calendar year. The report must include the number and type of animal complaints received and responded to by municipal animal control officers, law enforcement officers or municipal officials and the outcomes of each investigation. The reports must be on forms provided by the department.   [PL 2017, c. 404, §10 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 643, §4 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 468, §16 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §17 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §§29-31 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §21 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 404, §10 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3949 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3949. Animal shelter designation

 §3949. Animal shelter designation 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).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §40 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §32 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 177, §2 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3950 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3950. Local regulations

 §3950. Local regulations Each municipality is empowered to adopt or retain more stringent ordinances, laws or regulations dealing with the subject matter of this chapter, including the establishment of fees necessary and appropriate to finance the cost of animal control services, except that municipalities may not adopt breed-specific ordinances, laws or regulations. Any less restrictive municipal ordinances, laws or regulations are invalid and of no force and effect.   [PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).]1.  Certain agricultural working dogs exempt from barking dog ordinances.  A municipal ordinance, law or regulation that prohibits or limits barking dogs does not apply to dogs engaged in herding livestock or to agricultural guard dogs engaged in protecting livestock or warning the owners of danger to the livestock. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "livestock" has the same meaning as in section 3907, subsection 18-A.   [PL 2005, c. 138, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §40 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 138, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 595, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3950-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3950-A. Official refusal or neglect of duty

 §3950-A. Official refusal or neglect of duty 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. Chapter 725; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]F. Chapter 727.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §21 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 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).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 490, §18 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 557, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §33 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §B21 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 343, §22 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 99, §9 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3950-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3950-B. Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock

 §3950-B. Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock 1.  Written authorization.  A humane agent, animal control officer or animal shelter may authorize in writing the euthanasia of severely sick or severely injured livestock under the following conditions:   A. The clerk or animal control officer of the municipality in which the livestock was found has been notified of the livestock's presence and a reasonable attempt to contact the owner of the livestock has been made; and   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]B. A veterinarian states in writing that given reasonable time and reasonable care the livestock's recovery from the livestock's sickness or injury is doubtful.   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).] 2.  Immediate euthanasia.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, paragraphs A and B, a veterinarian may authorize immediate euthanasia if, in the veterinarian's judgment, there is no possibility of recovery for severely sick or severely injured livestock.   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3950-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES|7 §3950-C. Immunity from civil liability

 §3950-C. Immunity from civil liability A municipality, veterinarian, humane agent, animal control officer or animal shelter is not civilly liable to any party for authorization made in accordance with section 3950‑B nor is any person performing euthanasia under that authorization civilly liable.   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3951 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS|7 §3951. Killing for assault permitted

 §3951. Killing for assault permitted Any person may lawfully kill a dog if necessary to protect that person, another person or a domesticated animal during the course of a sudden, unprovoked assault.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §34 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §34 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3952 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS|7 §3952. Keeping a dangerous dog (REPEALED)

 §3952. Keeping a dangerous dog (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 736, §6 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 212 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 350, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 399, §5 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 71, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 170, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 702, §9 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 1, §9 (COR). PL 2011, c. 82, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 559, Pt. A, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 404, §11 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3953 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS|7 §3953. Stealing, injuring or killing dogs

 §3953. Stealing, injuring or killing dogs Except as provided in section 3951 and Title 12, section 12404, and unless the killing is justified to protect persons or property, a person who steals, confines or secretes, willfully or negligently injures or willfully or negligently kills a dog is liable in damages to the dog's owner in a civil action.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §37 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B13 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3954 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS|7 §3954. Prohibitions on dangerous dogs and nuisance dogs

 §3954. Prohibitions on dangerous dogs and nuisance dogs 1.  Prohibitions.  A person may not:   A. [PL 2019, c. 95, §1 (RP).] B. Transfer ownership of a dog determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a dangerous dog without the permission of the court, unless the transfer is to an animal control officer or an animal shelter that has a contract with a municipality to euthanize the dog for the municipality; or   [PL 2017, c. 404, §13 (NEW).]C. Tether a dog determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a dangerous dog or a nuisance dog.   [PL 2017, c. 404, §13 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 95, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 may be adjudged in addition to court costs.   [PL 2017, c. 404, §13 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 404, §13 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 95, §1 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3955 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS|7 §3955. Leaving the scene of an assault by a dog that causes an injury that requires medical attention for a person

 §3955. Leaving the scene of an assault by a dog that causes an injury that requires medical attention for a person 1.  Required actions by owner or keeper.  The owner or keeper of a dog that assaults a person and causes an injury that requires medical attention shall comply with the requirements of this section before leaving the scene of the assault:   A. The owner or keeper shall secure aid for the injured person, including, as appropriate, securing medical assistance and reporting the assault to the local law enforcement agency;   [PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).]B. After securing aid for the injured person, the owner or keeper may leave the scene on a temporary basis in order to contain the dog that assaulted the person; and   [PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).]C. After securing aid for the injured person and containing the dog that assaulted the person, the owner or keeper shall provide the owner's or keeper's name, current address and contact information to the injured person, a person acting for the injured person or a law enforcement officer.   [PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).][PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Violation.  A violation of this section is a Class D crime.   [PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 134, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3961 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3961. Reimbursement for damage done by animals

 §3961. Reimbursement for damage done by animals 1.  Injuries and damages by animal.  When an animal damages a person or that person's property due to negligence of the animal's owner or keeper, the owner or keeper of that animal is liable in a civil action to the person injured for the amount of damage done if the damage was not occasioned through the fault of the person injured.   [PL 2001, c. 220, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Injuries by dog.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, when a dog injures a person who is not on the owner's or keeper's premises at the time of the injury, the owner or keeper of the dog is liable in a civil action to the person injured for the amount of the damages. Any fault on the part of the person injured may not reduce the damages recovered for physical injury to that person unless the court determines that the fault of the person injured exceeded the fault of the dog's keeper or owner.   [PL 2001, c. 220, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 254, §8 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 220, §1 (RPR).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3961-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3961-A. Attack on service animal or assistance animal

 §3961-A. Attack on service animal or assistance animal A person who owns or keeps a dog that attacks, injures or kills a service animal or assistance animal while the service animal or assistance animal is in discharge of its duties commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2015, c. 457, §6 (AMD).]When a person is adjudicated of a violation of this section, the court shall order the person to make restitution to the owner of the service animal or assistance animal for any veterinary bills and necessary retraining costs or replacement costs of the service animal or assistance animal if it is disabled or killed.   [PL 2015, c. 457, §6 (AMD).]For the purposes of this section, "service animal" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9-E. For the purposes of this section, "assistance animal" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 1-H.   [PL 2015, c. 457, §6 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 220, §2 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 664, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 369, §4 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 457, §6 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3962 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3962. Complaint and recovery (REPEALED)

 §3962. Complaint and recovery (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §18 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3962-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3962-A. Penalty for damage to livestock or pets by animals

 §3962-A. Penalty for damage to livestock or pets by animals 1.  Violation.  Except as provided in subsection 3, the owner or keeper of an animal that due to negligence of the animal's owner or keeper kills or injures livestock, poultry, domestic rabbits or pets commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged in addition to costs.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §9 (AMD).] 2.  Additional remedy.  A person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of subsection 1 may also pursue a civil action against the owner or keeper of the animal pursuant to section 3961.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §9 (AMD).] 3.  Exception.  If the owner or keeper of an animal that kills or injures another animal establishes that the animal that was killed or injured provoked the killing or injury or that the animal that committed the killing or injury was leashed or controlled on the owner's or keeper's property at the time of the killing or injury, then the owner or keeper is not liable under this section or section 3961.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §9 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 468, §19 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 351, §2 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 254, §9 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3963 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3963. Joint and several liability

 §3963. Joint and several liability If any properly enclosed livestock, poultry, domestic rabbits or pets are killed or injured by 2 or more dogs at the same time and the dogs are kept by 2 or more owners or keepers, the owners or keepers are jointly and severally liable for the damage.   [PL 1995, c. 351, §3 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 351, §3 (AMD).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3964 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 729: DAMAGE BY ANIMALS|7 §3964. Damage by animals (REPEALED)

 §3964. Damage by animals (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 351, §4 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3966 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730: FERRETS|7 §3966. Control of ferrets; seller's obligation (REPEALED)

 §3966. Control of ferrets; seller's obligation (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 342, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §19 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §38 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3967 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730: FERRETS|7 §3967. Seizing of ferrets (REPEALED)

 §3967. Seizing of ferrets (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §20 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §41 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §38 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3968 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730: FERRETS|7 §3968. Disposition of ferrets (REPEALED)

 §3968. Disposition of ferrets (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §20 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §42 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §38 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3969 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730: FERRETS|7 §3969. Bites by ferrets (REPEALED)

 §3969. Bites by ferrets (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §38 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3970 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730: FERRETS|7 §3970. Violations and damage caused by ferrets (REPEALED)

 §3970. Violations and damage caused by ferrets (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 643, §5 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §38 (RP).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3970-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730-A: BREEDING, SALE AND TRANSPORTATION OF SMALL MAMMALS|7 §3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets

 §3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets 1.  Prohibition on sale.  A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not sell or offer for sale or resale in the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition.   [PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Prohibition on importation.  A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not ship or bring into the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition unless that ferret is transported with its mother.   [PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).
7 ME Rev Stat § 3970-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS|Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE|Chapter 730-A: BREEDING, SALE AND TRANSPORTATION OF SMALL MAMMALS|7 §3970-B. Breeding and sale of small mammals

 §3970-B. Breeding and sale of small mammals 1.  Rulemaking.  The commissioner shall adopt major substantive rules in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to regulate the breeding and sale of small mammals, including, but not limited to, guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits. The rules must reflect the standards of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture for the care of small mammals. Rules adopted pursuant to this section apply only to persons who are not regulated or required to be licensed under chapter 723 or 735.   [PL 2003, c. 642, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates the rules adopted under this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 642, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 642, §2 (NEW).