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22 ME Rev Stat § 1311 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES|Subchapter 5: RABIES OR HYDROPHOBIA|22 §1311. Killing or impounding of dogs

 §1311. Killing or impounding of dogs The department may, in the case of an emergency or threatened epidemic of rabies or hydrophobia when in its opinion the health and safety of the people in a community are endangered, issue orders to the mayor of any city or the municipal officers of any town or plantation to have killed any dogs found loose in violation of quarantine regulations and impounded for a period of 72 hours without being claimed by their owner.   The mayor of any city or the municipal officers of any town or plantation shall forthwith direct that such dogs be killed by a police officer or constable.
22 ME Rev Stat § 1312 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES|Subchapter 5: RABIES OR HYDROPHOBIA|22 §1312. Immunization of dogs (REPEALED)

 §1312. Immunization of dogs (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1967, c. 121 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 244, §2 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1313 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES|Subchapter 5: RABIES OR HYDROPHOBIA|22 §1313. Procedures for the transportation, quarantine, euthanasia and testing of animals suspected of having rabies

 §1313. Procedures for the transportation, quarantine, euthanasia and testing of animals suspected of having rabies 1.  Establishment of procedures.  The commissioner, in consultation with the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, shall adopt rules, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, establishing procedures for responding to a report of an animal suspected of having rabies. The procedures must include provisions for the transportation, quarantine, euthanasia and testing of an animal suspected of having rabies and, when that animal has bitten a person, provisions for the notification of the animal control officer in the locality where the bite occurred. The procedures may differ based on the perceived public health threat determined in part by consideration of the following factors:   A. Whether the animal is a domesticated animal for which a known effective vaccine exists and, if so, whether the animal's vaccination status can be verified;   [PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD).]B. Whether the animal has bitten a person or exhibited other aggressive behavior; and   [PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD).]C. Whether the animal is a wolf hybrid that has bitten or may have otherwise exposed a person or a domesticated animal to rabies.   [PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).] 2.  Role of animal control officer; game warden.  An animal control officer appointed in accordance with Title 7, section 3947 receiving a report of an animal suspected of having rabies shall ensure that the procedures established pursuant to this section and sections 1313-A and 1313-B are carried out. If the animal is an undomesticated animal, other than a wolf hybrid, a game warden shall assist the animal control officer.   [PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Costs associated with transportation, quarantine, testing and euthanasia.  The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall provide for or pay all necessary costs for transportation and euthanasia of an undomesticated animal suspected of having rabies. The owner of a domesticated animal or a wolf hybrid suspected of having rabies shall pay all costs for transportation, quarantine, euthanasia and testing of the animal. If a domesticated animal or a wolf hybrid is a stray or the owner is unknown, the municipality in which the animal was apprehended is responsible for transportation, quarantine, euthanasia and testing costs. Cost of testing animals judged by the department to have created a public health risk of rabies must be borne by the department through its General Fund appropriations.   [PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 468, §23 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 350, §3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 731, §Q1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 133, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1313-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES|Subchapter 5: RABIES OR HYDROPHOBIA|22 §1313-A. Provisions for immediate destruction of certain animals

 §1313-A. Provisions for immediate destruction of certain animals If an undomesticated animal suspected of having rabies bites or may have otherwise exposed to rabies a person or a domestic animal, an animal control officer or a game warden shall immediately either remove the undomesticated animal or cause the undomesticated animal to be removed and euthanized for testing. If a wolf hybrid suspected of having rabies bites or may have otherwise exposed to rabies a person or a domestic animal, an animal control officer or a law enforcement officer shall immediately cause the animal to be euthanized for testing. When in the judgment of the animal control officer, game warden or law enforcement officer the animal poses an immediate threat to a person or domestic animal, the animal control officer, game warden or law enforcement officer may immediately kill or order killed that animal without destroying the head. The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall arrange for the transportation of the head to the State Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory, except that the animal control officer shall make the arrangements if the animal is a wolf hybrid.   [PL 2007, c. 598, §11 (AMD).]The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife shall pay transportation and testing costs for undomesticated animals. The owner of a domesticated ferret, domesticated wolf or domesticated wolf hybrid shall pay transportation and testing costs for that animal.   [PL 1993, c. 468, §23 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 468, §23 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 704, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 133, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 598, §11 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1313-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 251: COMMUNICABLE DISEASES|Subchapter 5: RABIES OR HYDROPHOBIA|22 §1313-B. Civil violation, court authorization for removal and other remedies

 §1313-B. Civil violation, court authorization for removal and other remedies 1.  Violation.  A person who violates a rule established under this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged for each offense. In addition, the court may include an order of restitution as part of the sentencing for costs including removing, controlling and confining the animal.   [PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).] 2.  Court authorization for removal.  When home quarantine procedures, as described on the official notice of quarantine, have been violated, or in the case of a wolf hybrid, when the owner fails to bring the animal to a veterinarian for euthanasia and testing or to turn the animal over to authorities as required by rules established pursuant to this chapter, an animal control officer, person acting in that capacity or law enforcement officer shall apply to the District Court or Superior Court for authorization to take possession of the animal for placement, at the owner's expense, in a veterinary hospital, boarding kennel or other suitable location for the remainder of the quarantine period or, in the case of a wolf hybrid, removal for euthanasia. At the end of the quarantine period for domestic animals, or if the animal shows signs of rabies, the person in possession of the animal shall report to the court, and the court shall either dissolve the possession order or order the animal euthanized and tested for rabies.   [PL 2007, c. 133, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Other remedies.  In addition to filing a civil action to enforce this section:   A. The municipality may record a lien against the property of the owner or keeper of an animal if the person fails or refuses to comply with an order to confine or quarantine the animal;   [PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).]B. The municipal officers or their designated agent, such as the animal control officer, shall serve written notice on the owner or keeper of the animal that specifies the action necessary to comply with the order and the time limit for compliance;   [PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).]C. If the owner or keeper of the animal fails to comply within the time stated, the animal control officer must apply to District Court or Superior Court for an order to seize the animal and make arrangements for quarantine or euthanasia at the owner's or keeper's expense; and   [PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).]D. If the owner or keeper of the animal fails to pay the costs of confinement or quarantine within 30 days after written demand from the municipal officers, the municipal assessors may file a record of lien against the property of the owner or keeper of the animal.   [PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 704, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 133, §3 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1551-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 1: RETAIL TOBACCO LICENSES|22 §1551-A. Retail tobacco sales license required

 §1551-A. Retail tobacco sales license required 1.  Retail tobacco license.  It is unlawful for any person, partnership or corporation that engages in retail sales, including retail sales through vending machines or in free distribution of tobacco products, to sell, keep for sale or give away in the course of trade any tobacco products to anyone without first obtaining a retail tobacco license from the department, in accordance with this chapter.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).] 2.  Violation; penalty.  Penalties for violation of subchapters I and II are in accordance with those subchapters.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).] 3.  Enforcement.  The department shall enforce this chapter in cooperation with all law enforcement officers.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).] 4.  Publish laws and rules.  Every 4 years the department shall publish a compilation of laws and rules concerning retail tobacco sales.   A. The department shall supply a copy of the compilation of laws and rules to every new tobacco retail sales licensee at no charge. The department may charge a reasonable fee for that compilation to cover the cost of producing the compilation to persons other than licensees.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).]B. The department shall notify all licensees of changes in the tobacco laws and rules within 90 days of adjournment of each regular session of the Legislature.   (1) The department shall supply a copy of the new laws and rules at no charge when requested by licensees.   (2) The department shall supply a copy of the new laws and rules to persons other than licensees for a reasonable fee.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).][PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).] 5.  Report.   [PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §59 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. AA, §59 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1552-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 1: RETAIL TOBACCO LICENSES|22 §1552-A. Production of license; notices

 §1552-A. Production of license; notices 1.  Production of licenses.  A licensee shall make available a copy of the license on the premises for inspection by the commissioner, the commissioner's representatives and agents or authorized municipal officials.   [PL 2011, c. 535, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Display of prohibition against sales to persons who have not attained 21 years of age.  All licensees shall post notice of the prohibition on tobacco sales to persons who have not attained 21 years of age, unless the person has attained 18 years of age as of July 1, 2018, pursuant to section 1555‑B. Notices must be publicly and conspicuously displayed in the licensee's place of business in letters at least 3/8 inches high. Signs required by this section must be provided at cost by the department. Any person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged for any one offense.   [PL 2017, c. 308, §4 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 305, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 535, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 308, §4 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1553-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 1: RETAIL TOBACCO LICENSES|22 §1553-A. Sales of tobacco products; vending machines

 §1553-A. Sales of tobacco products; vending machines In addition to the tobacco license required in section 1551‑A, the sale of cigarettes or any other tobacco product through a vending machine is subject to the following provisions.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).]1.  Vending requirements.  When the sale of cigarettes or any other tobacco product is made from a vending machine the following is required.   A. Only cigarettes or any other tobacco products may be dispensed by that machine.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).]B. A sign must be affixed conspicuously to the front of the machine. The sign must:   (1) Contain lettering that is at least 3/8 inches in height; and   (2) State the following: "WARNING. It is unlawful to sell tobacco products in this State to any person who has not attained 21 years of age, unless the person has attained 18 years of age as of July 1, 2018."   [PL 2017, c. 308, §5 (AMD).]C. [PL 2017, c. 308, §5 (RP).] Vending machines may be located only in areas in which persons who are 21 years of age or older are allowed.   [PL 2017, c. 308, §5 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  Any person, firm or corporation, in control of a facility in which a vending machine is located, who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged or for which the person, firm or corporation may be prohibited for a period of not more than 6 months from having a cigarette vending machine located on the premises or both.   [PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW); PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 305, §2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 308, §5 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1554. Sale without a valid license; crime; penalty (REPEALED)

 §1554. Sale without a valid license; crime; penalty (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §K4 (RP). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1554-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1554-A. Sale of unpackaged cigarettes

 §1554-A. Sale of unpackaged cigarettes 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not:   A. Sell cigarettes except in the original sealed package in which they were placed by the manufacturer, which may not be smaller than 20 cigarettes per package; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. Sell cigarettes in smaller quantities than placed in the package by the manufacturer.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §5 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty; employee.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $10 and not more than $100 may be adjudged. In all cases of violations, the court shall impose a fine that may not be suspended, except pursuant to Title 15, section 3314.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §5 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Penalty; employer.  The employer of a person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged. In all cases of violations, the court shall impose a fine that may not be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §5 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 305, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §K5 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1554-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1554-B. Sale without valid license; multiple violations; penalties

 §1554-B. Sale without valid license; multiple violations; penalties 1.  License required.  A person may not engage in retail tobacco sales or in free distribution of tobacco products in the ordinary course of trade in this State without a valid license issued under subchapter 1.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving a fine of not less than $300 plus court costs and not more than $500 plus court costs. The fine and costs may not be suspended. The court also may impose a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 and, at the time of the violation, has one prior conviction for violating this section commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving a fine of not less than $500 plus court costs and not more than $1,000 plus court costs. The fine and costs may not be suspended. The court also may impose a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment of not more than 60 days.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]C. A person who violates subsection 1 and, at the time of the violation, has 2 or more prior convictions for violating this section commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving a fine of not less than $1,000 plus court costs and a term of imprisonment of 60 days. The fine, court costs and term of imprisonment may not be suspended. The court also may impose as a sentencing alternative an additional term of imprisonment of not more than 4 months.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 3.  Strict liability.  Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17‑A, section 34, subsection 4‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 4.  Prior convictions.   Title 17‑A, section 9‑A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. K, §6 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 452, §K6 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1555. Sales of tobacco products to juveniles (REPEALED)

 §1555. Sales of tobacco products to juveniles (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 593, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 305, §4 (RP).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1555-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1555-A. Identification cards

 §1555-A. Identification cards A licensee may refuse to sell tobacco to any person who fails to display upon request an identification card issued under Title 29‑A, section 1410 or a motor vehicle operator's license bearing the photograph of the operator and issued under Title 29‑A.   [PL 1997, c. 437, §2 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 470, §9 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 470, §19 (AFF). PL 1997, c. 437, §2 (AMD).
22 ME Rev Stat § 1555-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 22: HEALTH AND WELFARE|Subtitle 2: HEALTH|Part 3: PUBLIC HEALTH|Chapter 262-A: RETAIL TOBACCO SALES|Subchapter 2: PROHIBITED SALES, POSSESSION AND USE|22 §1555-D. Illegal delivery of tobacco products

 §1555-D. Illegal delivery of tobacco products A person may not knowingly transport or cause to be delivered to a person in this State a tobacco product purchased from a person who is not licensed as a tobacco retailer in this State, except that this provision does not apply to the transportation or delivery of tobacco products to a licensed tobacco distributor or tobacco retailer.   [PL 2009, c. 398, §4 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 398, §6 (AFF).]1.  Lists.   [PL 2011, c. 524, §1 (RP).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply for violation of this section.   A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1500 may be adjudged for each violation. A fine imposed under this paragraph may not be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).]B. An employer of a person who, while working and within the scope of that person's employment, violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,500 may be adjudged for each violation. A fine imposed under this paragraph may not be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Enforcement.  The Attorney General may bring an action to enforce this section in District Court or Superior Court and may seek injunctive relief, including a preliminary or final injunction, and fines, penalties and equitable relief and may seek to prevent or restrain actions in violation of this section by any person or any person controlling such person. In addition, a violation of this section is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).] 4.  Affirmative defense.  It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution under this section that a person who transported tobacco products or caused tobacco products to be delivered reasonably relied on licensing information provided by the Attorney General under this section.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).] 5.  Rulemaking.  The department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).] 6.  Forfeiture.  Any tobacco product sold or attempted to be sold in a delivery sale that does not meet the requirements of this section is deemed to be contraband and is subject to forfeiture in the same manner as and in accordance with the provisions of Title 36, section 4372‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 444, §2 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 398, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 398, §6 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 524, §1 (AMD).