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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 14: GAMES OF CHANCE › 17 §347. Vending machines (REPEALED)

§347. Vending machines
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 705, §9 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 487, Pt. A, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 17: BLACKLISTING › 17 §401. Violations; penalty

§401. Violations; penalty
1.  Preventing employment.
An employer, employee or other person, by threats of injury, intimidation or force, alone or in combination with others, may not prevent a person from entering into, continuing in or leaving the employment of any person, firm or corporation.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Maintaining blacklist.
An employer, agent of an employer or other person, alone or in combination with others, may not attempt to prevent a wage earner in any industry from obtaining employment at that wage earner's trade by maintaining or being a party to the maintaining of a blacklist.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime. 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. I, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 452, §I12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 21: BOMBS (REPEALED) › 17 §502. Construction, assembling or possession (REPEALED)

§502. Construction, assembling or possession
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 9 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 23: BOXING AND PRIZEFIGHTS (REPEALED) › 17 §551. Participation; premeditated fights (REPEALED)

§551. Participation; premeditated fights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 40, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION (REPEALED) › 17 §601. Bribery and acceptance of bribes by public officers (REPEALED)

§601. Bribery and acceptance of bribes by public officers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION (REPEALED) › 17 §602. Solicitation of influence to procure places of trust; acceptance (REPEALED)

§602. Solicitation of influence to procure places of trust; acceptance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION (REPEALED) › 17 §603. Bribery of jurors, referees, masters, appraisers or auditors; acceptance (REPEALED)

§603. Bribery of jurors, referees, masters, appraisers or auditors; acceptance
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 25: BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION (REPEALED) › 17 §606. Attempts to corrupt jurors, referees and others (REPEALED)

§606. Attempts to corrupt jurors, referees and others
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 27: BUCKET SHOPS (REPEALED) › 17 §654. Failure to furnish statement of transaction as evidence of illegality (REPEALED)

§654. Failure to furnish statement of transaction as evidence of illegality
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 29: BUDGET PLANNING BUSINESS › 17 §701. Business prohibited

§701. Business prohibited
1.  Budget planning prohibited.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a person, firm, association or corporation may not engage in the business of budget planning on behalf of a consumer.
[PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Exceptions.
This chapter does not apply to:
A. A person admitted to the practice of law in this State as of the effective date of this section, except to the extent that budget planning or debt management services constitute the exclusive activity of that attorney;   [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
B. A supervised financial organization as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 38-A;   [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
C. A supervised lender as defined in Title 9‑A, section 1‑301, subsection 39; or   [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
D. Any organization that is registered with the State as a debt management service provider under Title 32, chapter 80-A.   [PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 420, §4 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 424, §8 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 560, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 29: BUDGET PLANNING BUSINESS › 17 §702. Budget planning, defined

§702. Budget planning, defined
"Budget planning" means the making of a contract with a particular debtor, when the debtor agrees to pay a certain amount periodically to the person engaged in the budget planning, who shall distribute the same to a certain specified creditor or among certain specified creditors in accordance with a plan agreed upon by the debtor.   [PL 1999, c. 560, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 560, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 29: BUDGET PLANNING BUSINESS › 17 §703. Penalty

§703. Penalty
Whoever, either individually or as the officer or employee of any person, corporation or association, violates any of the provisions of section 701 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 31: BURGLARY (REPEALED) › 17 §751. Definition (REPEALED)

§751. Definition
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 404, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 795, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 31: BURGLARY (REPEALED) › 17 §751-A. Firearm (REPEALED)

§751-A. Firearm
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 539, §6 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 31: BURGLARY (REPEALED) › 17 §753. Assault with intent to commit (REPEALED)

§753. Assault with intent to commit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 539, §7 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 31: BURGLARY (REPEALED) › 17 §754. Breaking and entering with intent to commit felony or larceny (REPEALED)

§754. Breaking and entering with intent to commit felony or larceny
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 404, §2 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 641, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 795, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 252, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 31: BURGLARY (REPEALED) › 17 §754-A. -firearm (REPEALED)

§754-A. -firearm
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 539, §8 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 252, §3 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 33: CHAMPERTY (REPEALED) › 17 §801. Corrupt agreements by attorneys and others (REPEALED)

§801. Corrupt agreements by attorneys and others
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 333 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §851. Permitting children in disorderly house (REPEALED)

§851. Permitting children in disorderly house
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 500, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §852. Exhibiting children under 16 or permitting begging (REPEALED)

§852. Exhibiting children under 16 or permitting begging
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §856. Selling or giving intoxicating liquor to children under 16 (REPEALED)

§856. Selling or giving intoxicating liquor to children under 16
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §857. Sale of near beer to minors prohibited (REPEALED)

§857. Sale of near beer to minors prohibited
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 433, §20 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 598, §17 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §858. Selling narcotic drugs to children (REPEALED)

§858. Selling narcotic drugs to children
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 443, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 35: CHILDREN (REPEALED) › 17 §859. Aiding in delinquency of child under 17 (REPEALED)

§859. Aiding in delinquency of child under 17
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 37: COMPOUNDING FELONIES (REPEALED) › 17 §901. Taking gratuity to compound, conceal, not prosecute or give evidence (REPEALED)

§901. Taking gratuity to compound, conceal, not prosecute or give evidence
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 37: COMPOUNDING FELONIES (REPEALED) › 17 §902. Concealment or neglect to disclose commission of felony (REPEALED)

§902. Concealment or neglect to disclose commission of felony
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 237, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 145, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §68 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 37: COMPOUNDING FELONIES (REPEALED) › 17 §903. Harboring person to prevent discovery and arrest for felony (REPEALED)

§903. Harboring person to prevent discovery and arrest for felony
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses

§1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses
1.  Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses.
A person is guilty of unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses if that person receives, offers for sale or sells at private sale or public auction, consigns or rents any horse which, by reason of debility, disease or lameness or for other cause could not be worked in the State without violating the laws against cruelty to animals.
[PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses is a Class E crime.
[PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).]
3.  Violation.
Any licensed auctioneer violating this section may be punished by loss of license in addition to other penalties provided by law.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Exception.
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale to or the purchase of horses by humane societies.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 129 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures

§1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures
1.  Unlawful production of motion pictures.
A person, including an owner or the owner's agent, is guilty of unlawful production of motion pictures if that person knowingly or intentionally prepares, manufactures, makes or participates in the preparation, manufacture or making of any motion picture film or videotape production involving cruelty to animals during the course of preparation, manufacture, making or exhibition of the motion picture film or videotape production.
[PL 1997, c. 690, §61 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
Unlawful production of motion pictures is a Class E crime.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §61 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED)

§1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 446, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1015. Surcharge imposed

§1015. Surcharge imposed
A surcharge of 10% must be added to every fine or penalty imposed by any court in this State for a violation of this chapter. The surcharge, for the purposes of collection and collection procedures, is considered a part of the fine or penalty. All funds collected as a result of this surcharge must be deposited monthly in the Animal Welfare Fund established under Title 7, section 3906‑B, subsection 2.   [PL 2001, c. 617, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 617, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS › 17 §1022. Prevention of cruelty

§1022. Prevention of cruelty
The commissioner, a humane agent, a state veterinarian or any person authorized to make arrests may lawfully interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon an animal in that person's presence.   [PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §49 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §65 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS › 17 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty

§1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty
1.  Investigations; reports.
Law enforcement officers, animal control officers and humane agents shall investigate alleged violations of Title 7, chapter 739 and this chapter. The commissioner shall maintain a record of each alleged case of cruelty to animals investigated by a humane agent. The commissioner shall report annually on the disposition of cases as required under Title 7, section 3906‑B.
A law enforcement officer or animal control officer who investigates a case of alleged cruelty to animals and pursues a civil or criminal action based on that investigation shall report to the commissioner on the final disposition of the case.
[PL 2001, c. 422, §13 (NEW).]
2.  Commissioner role.
[PL 1997, c. 690, §67 (RP).]
3.  Cooperation between agencies.
For the purposes of this section, law enforcement officers, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee, humane agents, a state veterinarian and certified animal control officers may exchange information and reports pertaining to an investigation of cruelty to animals pursuant to subsection 4 and Title 7, section 3909, subsection 6.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §11 (AMD).]
4.  Confidential information.
The names of and other identifying information about persons providing information pertaining to criminal or civil cruelty to animals to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are confidential information and may not be released.
[PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. C, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 701, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §50 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §§66,67 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 422, §13 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. B, §11 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 267, Pt. C, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS › 17 §1024. Impeding the performance of an officer

§1024. Impeding the performance of an officer
It is unlawful for a person to assault, resist, oppose, impede, intimidate or interfere with a person engaged in or on account of the performance of that person's official duties under this subchapter.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §68 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §68 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS › 17 §1025. Handling of animals seized or held

§1025. Handling of animals seized or held
1.  Handling of animals.
No humane agent, animal control officer, animal shelter, pound, animal care center, humane society or veterinarian and anyone acting under their authority and having possession of any animal by reason of his office may:
A. Provide or supply dealers, commercial kennels or laboratories with the animal; or   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
B. Give, release, sell, trade, loan, transfer or otherwise provide any live animal to any individual, firm, association, corporation, educational institution, laboratory, medical facility or anyone else for purposes of experimentation or vivisection.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Livestock.
Livestock to be sold at public auction is exempt from this section.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 2: POSSESSION OF ANIMALS › 17 §1026. Penalty for violation

§1026. Penalty for violation
Any person found in violation of sections 1024 and 1025 is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1033. Animal fighting

§1033. Animal fighting
1.  Animal fighting.
A person is guilty of animal fighting if that person knowingly:
A. Owns, possesses, keeps or trains any animal with the intent that the animal engage in an exhibition of fighting with another animal;   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
B. For amusement or gain, causes any animal to fight with another animal or causes any animals to injure each other; or   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
C. Permits any act in violation of paragraph A or B to be done on any premises under that person's charge or control.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §72 (AMD).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §23 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
1-A.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class C crime. In addition to any other penalty authorized by law, the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each violation of subsection 1.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §24 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Viewing animal fighting.
A person is guilty of viewing animal fighting if that person knowingly is present at any place or building where preparations are being made for an exhibition of the fighting of animals or is present at such an exhibition.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §25 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2-A.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 2 commits a Class D crime.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §26 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
3.  Affirmative defense.
It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under subsections 1 and 2 that the activity charged involves the possession, training, exhibition or use of an animal in the otherwise lawful sport of animal hunting and the training or use of hunting dogs. It is also an affirmative defense that the defendant's conduct involved the use of live animals as bait or in the training of other animals in accordance with the laws of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Title 12, Part 13.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. B, §33 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Exception.
Activity involving the possession, training, exhibition or use of an animal in the otherwise lawful pursuits of hunting, farming and security services is exempt from subsections 1 and 2.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §72 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B33 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 452, §§I23-26 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1034. Application for search warrant

§1034. Application for search warrant
A law enforcement officer or humane agent, having probable cause to believe that a violation of section 1031, 1032 or 1033 has taken place or is taking place, shall enter the premises where the animal is kept with the consent of the owner or shall make application for a search warrant. If the judge or justice of the peace is satisfied that probable cause exists, he shall issue a search warrant directing a law enforcement officer or humane agent in the county to proceed immediately to the location of the alleged violation and directing the law enforcement officer or humane agent to search the place designated in the warrant, retaining in his custody, subject to the order of the court, such property or things as specified in the warrant, including any animal.   [PL 1987, c. 736, §28 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 736, §28 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1035. Necessary sustenance

§1035. Necessary sustenance
No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Food.
The food shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain all animals in good health.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Water.
If potable water is not accessible to the animal at all times, it must be provided daily and in sufficient quantity for the health of the animal. Snow or ice is not an adequate water source.
[PL 1999, c. 254, §22 (AMD).]
3.  Penalty.
Failure to provide a sufficient supply of food or water is a Class D crime.
[PL 1999, c. 254, §23 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 254, §§22,23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1036. Necessary medical attention

§1036. Necessary medical attention
A person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may not fail to supply the animal with necessary medical attention when the animal is or has been suffering from illness, injury, disease, excessive parasitism or malformed or overgrown hoof. Failure to provide necessary medical attention is a Class D crime.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §24 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 254, §24 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1037-A. Affirmative defense

§1037-A. Affirmative defense
It is an affirmative defense to alleged violations of sections 1035, 1036 and 1037 that the animal is kept as part of an agricultural operation and in compliance with best management practices for animal husbandry as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.   [PL 2007, c. 702, §51 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 702, §51 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 3: CRUELTY TO ANIMALS › 17 §1038. Animals abandoned at animal care facilities

§1038. Animals abandoned at animal care facilities
Abandoning an animal at an animal care facility is a Class D crime.   [PL 2021, c. 99, §12 (AMD).]
1.  Determination of abandonment.
There is a rebuttable presumption of abandonment if an owner:
A. Places an animal in the custody of an animal care facility for services offered by that facility; and   [PL 2021, c. 99, §13 (AMD).]
B. Fails to claim the animal within 10 days after written notice is sent in accordance with subsection 2.   [PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 99, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Notice requirement.
Before any animal may be considered abandoned under this section, an animal care facility shall send written notice, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the owner or keeper at the owner's or keeper's last known address. Proof of attempted delivery constitutes sufficient notice.
[PL 2021, c. 99, §14 (AMD).]
3.  Ownership of abandoned animal.
When an owner or keeper fails to claim an animal within 10 days of a notice being sent under subsection 2, the animal care facility or individual who has custody and control of the animal is considered the owner of the animal and shall arrange for its care, including, but not limited to, its adoption, sale or placement with a licensed animal shelter.
[PL 2021, c. 99, §15 (AMD).]
4.  Financial obligation.
The disposal of an abandoned animal under this section does not relieve the owner or keeper of the animal of any financial obligation, including, but not limited to, costs incurred for veterinary treatment, boarding, grooming or other care.
[PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).]
5.  Penalty.
In addition to the penalties provided in Title 17‑A for a Class D crime, the penalties in section 1031, subsection 3‑B also apply.
[PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 422, §11 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 99, §§12-15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1041. Euthanasia by prescribed methods

§1041. Euthanasia by prescribed methods
A cat or dog may not be destroyed by any method, agent or device except as described in this subchapter, subchapter III and Title 7, chapter 739.   [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1042. Euthanasia performed by licensed veterinarian or certified person

§1042. Euthanasia performed by licensed veterinarian or certified person
The mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs when conducted by a licensed veterinarian or a person certified under subsection 3 must be the administration of a barbiturate overdose. The mandatory method of euthanasia must be implemented according to the following methods and under the following conditions.   [PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]
1.  Intravenous, intraperitoneal, intrathoracic or intracardial injection.
Intravenous, intraperitoneal, intrathoracic or intracardial injection of a lethal solution may be used.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Use of undamaged hypodermic needle.
An undamaged hypodermic needle of a size suitable for the size and species of animal must be used.
[PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]
3.  Administration by a licensed veterinarian.
Administration may only be by a licensed veterinarian or by a person trained for this purpose who is certified by the commissioner and subject to regular observation concerning continued efficiency. A person certified under this subsection may only euthanize animals that are vested to an animal shelter. A person certified to perform euthanasia may not euthanize an animal if, by performing that euthanasia, the person is in violation of Title 32, chapter 71-A.
[PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).]
4.  Euthanasia solution.
A licensed animal shelter having both a consulting veterinarian and a certified euthanasia technician may purchase, store and administer euthanasia solution for the euthanasia of cats, dogs and ferrets that are vested to the shelter, provided the purchase, storage and administration is in accordance with federal requirements. The director of the licensed animal shelter, as a veterinarian, a certified euthanasia technician or an agent of the certified euthanasia technician, is the only person with the authority to purchase euthanasia solution.
[PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 490, §27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1043. Emergency methods

§1043. Emergency methods
The following methods shall be used only in an emergency situation in which the safety of people or other animal life is threatened or in a situation in which the mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs cannot be implemented expeditiously and will cause undue suffering. The following methods shall not be used as a substitute for the mandatory method.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Shooting.
The animal may be destroyed by shooting, provided that:
A. The animal is restrained in a humane manner;   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
B. Shooting is performed by highly skilled and trained personnel utilizing a weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce instantaneous death by a single shot; and   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
C. Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and other animals.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs

§1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
Prior to the euthanasia of cats and dogs, sedatives may be administered to these animals. Curariform immobilizers shall not be used on cats and dogs prior to euthanasia, except by veterinarians in extreme circumstances.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1045. Inspection

§1045. Inspection
The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry may inspect or investigate any facility in which cats or dogs are destroyed.   [PL 1991, c. 779, §51 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 779, §59 (AFF); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §51 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §59 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE › Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1046. Penalty for violation

§1046. Penalty for violation
Any person, firm or corporation found in violation of this subchapter is guilty of a Class E crime.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1051. Authority; definitions (REPEALED)

§1051. Authority; definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 37, §1 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 598, §7 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 788, §69 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 155, §1 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 308, §§6,14 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 812, §97 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1051-A. Animal Welfare Board (REPEALED)

§1051-A. Animal Welfare Board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 308, §§7,14 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 812, §98 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1051-B. Executive director; other employees (REPEALED)

§1051-B. Executive director; other employees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 308, §§7,14 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B77 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1051-C. Rules (REPEALED)

§1051-C. Rules
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 308, §§7,14 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1052. Exhibition of bears; menageries excepted (REPEALED)

§1052. Exhibition of bears; menageries excepted
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1053. Care of sheep abandoned on islands; lien (REPEALED)

§1053. Care of sheep abandoned on islands; lien
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1054. Docking horses' tails; disposal of fines (REPEALED)

§1054. Docking horses' tails; disposal of fines
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §8 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1055. Vivisection prohibited in public and private schools (REPEALED)

§1055. Vivisection prohibited in public and private schools
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 155, §2 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 638, §1 (REEN). PL 1977, c. 694, §291 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 308, §§8,9,14 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1056. Sale of diseased horses (REPEALED)

§1056. Sale of diseased horses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 210 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1057. Motion pictures not to involve deliberate cruelty to animals (REPEALED)

§1057. Motion pictures not to involve deliberate cruelty to animals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 17 §1058. Coloring or dyeing live animals or birds (REPEALED)

§1058. Coloring or dyeing live animals or birds
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 235 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 638, §2 (REEN). PL 1977, c. 88 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 121, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: INJURING OR KILLING › 17 §1091. Acts of cruelty (REPEALED)

§1091. Acts of cruelty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 158 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 37, §2 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: INJURING OR KILLING › 17 §1092. Malicious killing or injury to domestic animals or fowl; stealing (REPEALED)

§1092. Malicious killing or injury to domestic animals or fowl; stealing
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 37, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 398 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 625, §89 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 666, §1 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: INJURING OR KILLING › 17 §1093. Shooting of pigeons and other birds; wild game expected (REPEALED)

§1093. Shooting of pigeons and other birds; wild game expected
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 497, §3 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 480, §A12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 2: INJURING OR KILLING › 17 §1094. Poisons not to be deposited for killing animals (REPEALED)

§1094. Poisons not to be deposited for killing animals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 130 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 598, §9 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: FIGHTING OR BAITING › 17 §1131. Premeditated animal fights (REPEALED)

§1131. Premeditated animal fights
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 84 (RPR). PL 1975, c. 12 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: FIGHTING OR BAITING › 17 §1132. Complaint, warrant and proceedings to prevent and punish (REPEALED)

§1132. Complaint, warrant and proceedings to prevent and punish
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §10 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: FIGHTING OR BAITING › 17 §1133. Keeping places for fighting or baiting (REPEALED)

§1133. Keeping places for fighting or baiting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: FIGHTING OR BAITING › 17 §1134. Owning or training to fight (REPEALED)

§1134. Owning or training to fight
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §6 (RP). PL 1975, c. 740, §137 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 3: FIGHTING OR BAITING › 17 §1135. Entry of buildings where unlawful training; dwelling protected (REPEALED)

§1135. Entry of buildings where unlawful training; dwelling protected
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 431, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1171. Preference and continuous passage to animals on railroads (REPEALED)

§1171. Preference and continuous passage to animals on railroads
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1172. Care of animals brought into State or in transit (REPEALED)

§1172. Care of animals brought into State or in transit
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1173. Time of confinement extended on request; sheep (REPEALED)

§1173. Time of confinement extended on request; sheep
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1174. Applicability of provisions (REPEALED)

§1174. Applicability of provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1175. Railroad has lien for penalties, care and protection (REPEALED)

§1175. Railroad has lien for penalties, care and protection
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1176. Officers may take possession of animals unlawfully detained; lien (REPEALED)

§1176. Officers may take possession of animals unlawfully detained; lien
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 201 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 598, §11 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 4: TRANSPORTATION › 17 §1177. Enforcement of lien (REPEALED)

§1177. Enforcement of lien
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §12 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1211. Destruction of certain animals (REPEALED)

§1211. Destruction of certain animals
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §13 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 317 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1212. Prevention of cruelty (REPEALED)

§1212. Prevention of cruelty
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §14 (AMD). PL 1975, c. 70, §1 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1213. Prosecutions; payment for services (REPEALED)

§1213. Prosecutions; payment for services
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §15 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1213-A. Impeding the performance of an officer (REPEALED)

§1213-A. Impeding the performance of an officer
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 70, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1214. Appointment of state humane agents (REPEALED)

§1214. Appointment of state humane agents
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §16 (RPR). PL 1973, c. 666, §2 (RPR). PL 1983, c. 308, §§10,14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1215. Handling of animals seized or held by humane agents, animal control officers, animal shelters, pounds, animal care centers, humane societies or veterinarians (REPEALED)

§1215. Handling of animals seized or held by humane agents, animal control officers, animal shelters, pounds, animal care centers, humane societies or veterinarians
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 621, §1 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1215-A. Penalty for violation (REPEALED)

§1215-A. Penalty for violation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 621, §2 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 5: ENFORCEMENT AND JURISDICTION › 17 §1216. Advisory board (REPEALED)

§1216. Advisory board
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1973, c. 598, §17 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 308, §§11,14 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1226. Acceptable methods of euthanasia of dogs and cats by authorized agencies and licensed veterinarians (REPEALED)

§1226. Acceptable methods of euthanasia of dogs and cats by authorized agencies and licensed veterinarians
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1227. Preferred method (REPEALED)

§1227. Preferred method
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1228. Conditional methods (REPEALED)

§1228. Conditional methods
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 470, §A35 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1229. Tranquilizing cats and dogs (REPEALED)

§1229. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1230. Inspection (REPEALED)

§1230. Inspection
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 731, §19 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 43: CRUELTY TO ANIMAL(REPEALED) S (REPEALED) › Subchapter 6: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS › 17 §1231. Penalty for violation (REPEALED)

§1231. Penalty for violation
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 445 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 383, §5 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 45: DEAD BODIES AND GRAVES (REPEALED) › 17 §1251. Unlawful use or abandonment of dead bodies; exceptions (REPEALED)

§1251. Unlawful use or abandonment of dead bodies; exceptions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §7 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 47: DISCRIMINATION › 17 §1301. Race, creed or nationality (REPEALED)

§1301. Race, creed or nationality
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 344, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1971, c. 501, §2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 47: DISCRIMINATION › 17 §1301-A. State licenses

§1301-A. State licenses
No person, firm or corporation holding a license under the State of Maine or any of its subdivisions for the dispensing of food, liquor or for any service or being a State of Maine corporation or a corporation authorized to do business in the State shall withhold membership, its facilities or services to any person on account of race, religion or national origin, except such organizations which are oriented to a particular religion or which are ethnic in character.   [PL 1969, c. 371 (NEW).]
The inspectors and agents of licensing authorities issuing licenses under this section shall have the authority to investigate and prosecute complaints against its licensees for violation of this section and to institute proceedings before the District Court Judge who shall be empowered to proceed under Title 5, chapter 375, and not under Title 28‑A, chapter 33.   [PL 1987, c. 769, Pt. A, §55 (RPR); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
It shall be the duty of the several district attorneys to investigate and prosecute complaints of violations of this section, and to institute proceedings before the District Court Judge who shall be empowered to proceed under Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §116 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
A determination by the District Court Judge after notice and hearing on a show cause order that there is a violation of this section shall cause revocation of such licenses as may be held, with the right of appeal to the Superior Court under Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 1987, c. 402, Pt. A, §117 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §80 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 371 (NEW). PL 1969, c. 504, §§24-G (AMD). PL 1973, c. 303, §3 (AMD). PL 1973, c. 567, §20 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 45, §B4 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 402, §§A115-A117 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 769, §A55 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 47: DISCRIMINATION › Subchapter 2: MODEL WHITE CANE LAW › 17 §1311. Policy

§1311. Policy
It is the policy of this State to encourage and enable persons who are blind, visually impaired or otherwise disabled to participate fully in the social and economic life of the State and to engage in remunerative employment.   [PL 2021, c. 348, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 348, §18 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 17: CRIMES › Chapter 47: DISCRIMINATION › Subchapter 2: MODEL WHITE CANE LAW › 17 §1313. Motor vehicle drivers

§1313. Motor vehicle drivers
The driver of a vehicle approaching a totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian who is carrying a cane predominantly white or metallic in color, with or without a red tip, or using a service dog as defined in section 1312, subsection 7 shall take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to that blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian, and any driver who fails to take such precautions is liable in damages for any injury caused the pedestrian. A totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian, not carrying such a cane or using a service dog in any of the places, accommodations or conveyances listed in section 1312, has all of the rights and privileges conferred by law upon other persons, and the failure of a totally or partially blind or otherwise physically disabled pedestrian to carry such a cane or to use a service dog in any such places, accommodations or conveyances may not be held to constitute nor be evidence of contributory negligence.   [PL 2011, c. 369, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 58, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 611, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 664, §21 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 369, §7 (AMD).