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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11: SEEDS › 7 §1045. Exemptions and violations

§1045. Exemptions and violations
Sections 1043 and 1044 shall not apply to seed or grain not intended for sowing purposes, nor to seed in storage in, or consigned to, a seed cleaning or processing establishment for cleaning or processing. Any labeling or other representation which may be made with respect to the uncleaned or unprocessed seed shall be subject to this subchapter.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §87 (RPR).]
A person is not in violation of this subchapter for having sold or offered or exposed for sale in this State any agricultural vegetable or tree and shrub seed that were incorrectly labeled or represented as to kind, variety, type or origin, which seeds cannot be identified by examination thereof, unless the person has failed to obtain an invoice or grower's declaration giving kind, or kind and variety, or kind and type, and origin if required, and to take such other precautions as may be necessary to ensure the identity to be that stated.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §121 (COR).]
Violation of this subchapter is a civil violation for which the following forfeitures may be adjudged.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §87 (RPR).]
1.  First violation.
For the first violation, a forfeiture not to exceed $100; and
[PL 1977, c. 696, §87 (NEW).]
2.  Subsequent violation.
For each subsequent similar violation, a forfeiture not to exceed $250.
[PL 1977, c. 696, §87 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 42, §7 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §87 (RPR). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §121 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11: SEEDS › 7 §1046. Duties of commissioner

§1046. Duties of commissioner
It is the duty of the commissioner, who may act through the commissioner's authorized agents:   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §122 (COR).]
1.  Inspection.
To sample, inspect or cause to be analyzed or tested agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds transported, sold or offered or exposed for sale within this State for sowing purposes, at such time and place and to such extent as the commissioner considers necessary to determine whether the agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds are in compliance with this subchapter, and to notify promptly of any violation the person who transported, sold or offered or exposed the seed for sale; and
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §11 (COR).]
2.  Rules and regulations.
To prescribe and, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, to adopt rules and regulations governing the methods of sampling, inspecting, analysis, test and examination of agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds, and the tolerances to be followed, which must be in general accord with officially prescribed practice in interstate commerce, and such other rules and regulations as may be necessary to secure the efficient enforcement of this subchapter.
[RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §122 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 42, §8 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §113 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §122 (COR). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §11 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11: SEEDS › 7 §1047. Powers

§1047. Powers
For the purpose of carrying out this subchapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agents have authority:   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §123 (COR).]
1.  Stop-sale orders.
To issue and enforce a written or printed "stop-sale" order to the owner or custodian of any lot of agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds which the commissioner finds is in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, which order shall prohibit further sale of such seed until such officer has evidence that the law has been complied with. The issuance of such an order shall not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. No "stop-sale" order shall be issued or attached to any lot of seed without first giving the owner or custodian of such seed an opportunity to comply with the law. The owner or custodian of seeds which have been denied sale by a "stop-sale" order shall have the right to appeal from such order to a court of competent jurisdiction in the locality in which the seeds are found, praying for a judgment as to the justification of said order and for the discharge of such seed from the order. This subsection shall not be construed as limiting the right of the enforcement officer to proceed as authorized by other provisions of this subchapter.
[PL 1977, c. 694, §114 (AMD).]
2.  Employ qualified persons.
To employ qualified persons under the Civil Service Law and to incur such expenses as may be necessary to carry out this subchapter; and
[PL 1985, c. 785, Pt. B, §44 (AMD).]
3.  Cooperate with Federal Government.
To cooperate with the Federal Government in seed law enforcement.
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 42, §9 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §114 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B44 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §123 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11: SEEDS › 7 §1048. Seizure

§1048. Seizure
Any lot of agricultural, vegetable or tree and shrub seeds not in compliance with this subchapter shall be subject to seizure on complaint of the commissioner to a court of competent jurisdiction in the locality in which the seed is located. In the event that the court finds the seed to be in violation of this subchapter, and orders the condemnation of said seed, it shall be denatured, processed, destroyed, relabeled or otherwise disposed of as provided in this subchapter. In no instance shall the court order such disposition of seed without first having given the claimant an opportunity to apply to the court for the release of said seed or permission to process or relabel it to bring it into compliance with this subchapter.   [PL 1969, c. 42, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1969, c. 42, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11-A: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS AND SEEDS › 7 §1051. Definitions

§1051. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 2001, c. 330, §1 (NEW).]
1.  Cross-contamination.
"Cross-contamination" means the unintentional transfer and incorporation of genetic material between a genetically engineered crop, by cross-pollination or other means, and a nongenetically engineered crop or a wild plant population.
[PL 2001, c. 330, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Genetically engineered.
"Genetically engineered" means the application of in vitro nucleic acid techniques, including recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid and direct injection of nucleic acid into cells or organelles, or the fusion of cells beyond the taxonomic family, that overcome natural physiological reproductive or recombinant barriers and that are not techniques used in traditional breeding and selection.
[PL 2007, c. 602, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Seed dealer.
"Seed dealer" means a person who cleans, processes, sells or offers for sale a genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant in the State.
[PL 2007, c. 602, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Manufacturer.
"Manufacturer" means a person that produces or commercializes a genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant, not including a farm operation as defined in section 152, subsection 6.
[PL 2009, c. 323, §1 (AMD).]
4-A.  Pharmaceutical or industrial crop.
"Pharmaceutical or industrial crop" means a plant that has been genetically engineered to produce a medical or industrial product, including a human or veterinary drug, a biologic, industrial or research chemical, enzymes, vaccines, human antibodies and human blood proteins.
[PL 2009, c. 388, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Technology use agreement.
"Technology use agreement" means an agreement between a manufacturer and a farmer that controls the right to plant a given genetically engineered plant part, seed or plant on a specific area of land for a certain period of time.
[PL 2007, c. 602, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 330, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 602, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 323, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 388, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11-A: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS AND SEEDS › 7 §1053. De minimus possession and venue

§1053. De minimus possession and venue
1.  De minimus possession.
If a genetically engineered product in which a manufacturer has rights is possessed by a farmer or found on the property owned or occupied by the farmer and the presence of the product is either de minimus or not intended by the farmer, the farmer is not liable for breach of a seed contract nor for any damages claimed by the manufacturer.
[PL 2007, c. 602, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Venue.
An infringement case brought against a grower who does not have a current technology use agreement with a manufacturer must be brought in a venue where the farmer resides or where the disputed crop was grown.
[PL 2007, c. 602, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 602, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11-A: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS AND SEEDS › 7 §1054. Rulemaking

§1054. Rulemaking
The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish best management practices to maintain the integrity of crops and minimize potential conflict between farmers. Rules adopted under this section are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2007, c. 602, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 602, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 11-A: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED PLANTS AND SEEDS › 7 §1055. Restrictions on the production of pharmaceutical or industrial crops (REPEALED)

§1055. Restrictions on the production of pharmaceutical or industrial crops
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 388, §2 (NEW). MRSA T. 7 §1055, sub-§4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 12: VINEGAR › 7 §1081. Definitions (REPEALED)

§1081. Definitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 541, §A66 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 672, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 12: VINEGAR › 7 §1082. Sales of adulterated or misbranded vinegar prohibited (REPEALED)

§1082. Sales of adulterated or misbranded vinegar prohibited
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 672, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 12: VINEGAR › 7 §1083. Adulteration (REPEALED)

§1083. Adulteration
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 672, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 12: VINEGAR › 7 §1084. Misbranding (REPEALED)

§1084. Misbranding
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1979, c. 672, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 103: PRODUCTS CONTROLLED › Subchapter 12: VINEGAR › 7 §1085. Common carriers (REPEALED)

§1085. Common carriers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 251, §2 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 672, §A21 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1090. Findings and purpose

§1090. Findings and purpose
The Legislature finds and declares that the agricultural industry as a whole is of significant economic and social importance to the State of Maine. The Legislature further finds and declares that the agricultural industry is subject to unique financial difficulties. Such difficulties include instability of prices, the general inflexibility of demand for farm products, rising costs to producers, dealers and processors, and the vagaries of nature.   [PL 1971, c. 428 (NEW).]
Such financial difficulties have a direct effect on a significant portion of the people of the State who are not directly involved in agricultural activities or industries.   [PL 1971, c. 428 (NEW).]
The Legislature further finds and declares that the relationships between agricultural producers and dealers or processors are also unique. The normal labor relationship of employer and employee does not ordinarily apply in the agricultural industry. In view of these facts, the Legislature has determined that it is in the best interests of those engaged in agriculture and agriculturally related industry, and of the people of the entire State to regulate the relationship of producers to dealers and processors by encouraging and facilitating the formation and operation of cooperative agricultural marketing associations. The Legislature in enacting this legislation intends to exercise the police power of the State to benefit the health and welfare of the agricultural industry and the people of the State.   [PL 1971, c. 544, §18-A (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW). PL 1971, c. 544, §§18-A (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1091. Dues (REPEALED)

§1091. Dues
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 384, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 329, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1092. Assignment

§1092. Assignment
No provision that is inserted in any contract or other instrument that is prepared by a dealer or processor that makes an assignment of the dues or fair share fees described in section 1091-A ineffective is valid.   [PL 2003, c. 329, §3 (AMD).]
An assignment of dues or fair share fees may not exceed 1% of the total value of the product or services delivered by the member to the dealer or processor.   [PL 2003, c. 329, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 384, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 329, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1093. Remittance of dues and fair share fees; accounting

§1093. Remittance of dues and fair share fees; accounting
1.  Sale of farm products.
Subject to subsection 3, a dealer or processor shall, on or before the 15th day of each month, pay to an association all dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A with respect to farm products received from members and nonmembers by the dealer or processor during the preceding calendar month. At the time of each monthly payment of dues and fair share fees, the dealer or processor shall provide to the association a summary statement showing, for each member and nonmember, the quantity of farm products received, the payment due to the member and nonmember for those farm products prior to the deduction of dues or fair share fees and the amount of dues or fair share fees deducted therefrom pursuant to the assignment.
[PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Performance of farm services.
Subject to subsection 3, a dealer or processor shall, on or before the 15th day of each month, pay to an association all dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A with respect to services performed by members and nonmembers in the production of farm products that were received by the dealer or processor during the preceding calendar month. At the time of each monthly payment of dues and fair share fees, the dealer or processor shall provide to the association a summary statement showing, for each member and nonmember, the quantity of farm products for which services were performed and the amount of dues or fair share fees deducted therefrom pursuant to the assignment.
[PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Flat rate dues and fair share fees deductions.
In the event that the dues and fair share fees assigned to the association pursuant to section 1091-A are not calculated on the quantity of farm products sold or tendered by members and nonmembers to the dealer or processor, the dealer or processor shall pay the dues and fair share fees to the association according to the payment schedule contained in the assignment. No payment schedule may require the payment of assigned dues and fair share fees more frequently than once a month.
[PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 384, §3 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 329, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1094. -- liability

§1094. -- liability
Any dealer or processor who pays any dues to an association pursuant to the assignment of dues governed by this chapter shall not be liable for such sums upon any seed lien, farm laborer's lien or any other lien or encumbrance which has priority by law upon the proceeds of the farm crop or product. Any lienholder who has priority upon the proceeds from such farm crop or product whose lien remains unsatisfied shall have the right to receive all sums paid to any association pursuant to the assignment of dues. Such association shall remit all dues paid pursuant to the assignment to the priority lienholder upon the receipt of notice and proof that a valid prior lien exists against such farm crop or product.   [PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1095. -- deduction

§1095. -- deduction
Any dealer or processor may deduct a sum not to exceed 2% of the total dues to be paid to an association for administrative expenses incurred by the payment of such dues under the assignment.   [PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1971, c. 438 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 2: MARKETING, GRADING AND LABELING › Chapter 105: PAYMENT OF DUES › 7 §1096. Violation; penalties

§1096. Violation; penalties
1.  Civil violation.
Failure of a dealer or processor to pay assigned dues to an association within the time required by section 1093 is a civil violation for which a forfeiture of double the amount of the assigned dues that were not timely paid to the association shall be adjudged. The court shall order payment of the forfeiture to the association. In the event of a willful violation, the dealer or processor shall be subject to an additional civil penalty, payable to the State, of not more than $1,000 for a first violation and not more than $2,000 for each subsequent violation. The forfeiture and civil penalty created by this subsection are recoverable by the commissioner in a civil action.
[PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Private action.
Any dealer or processor that fails to pay assigned dues to an association within the time required by section 1093 is liable to that association in a civil action for double the amount of the assigned dues that were not timely paid to the association, plus reasonable attorneys fees, provided that the filing of a civil violation action, pursuant to subsection 1, shall bar the filing of a private action under this subsection arising from the same events of nonpayment.
[PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 384, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1301. Purpose

§1301. Purpose
The purposes of this chapter are to maintain fair and equitable practices in the buying and selling of livestock and poultry within this State, and to encourage practices that promote the sale of healthy livestock and poultry. In respect to dealers in livestock and poultry this chapter supplements and does not supersede other provisions of the laws relating to the control of livestock and poultry diseases under this Title.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1302. Definitions

§1302. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms shall have the following meanings.   [PL 1979, c. 541, Pt. A, §67 (AMD).]
1.  Agent.
"Agent" means any person acting for or in behalf of another in any of the transactions which constitute being a dealer.
1-A.  Commissioner.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's duly authorized agent.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §2 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]
2.  Dealer.
"Dealer" means any person or entity engaged in the business of buying livestock or poultry primarily for resale, whether the purchase or sale is completed by cash, delayed payment, transfer, exchange, barter or shipment on commission. A person who receives livestock and poultry exclusively for slaughter on the person's own premises is not a dealer.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §3 (RPR).]
3.  Livestock and poultry.
"Livestock and poultry" includes all cattle, sheep, goats, swine, equines, members of the genus lama, bison, ratites, poultry, domesticated cervids and other animals raised for food or fiber.
[PL 2003, c. 334, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 541, §A67 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 334, §1 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1303. Rules and regulations

§1303. Rules and regulations
The commissioner shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, make uniform rules and regulations for carrying out this chapter, which shall be consistent with the rules and regulations for livestock and poultry disease control provided for under this Title.   [PL 1977, c. 694, §115 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 694, §115 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1304. License; agents

§1304. License; agents
A person, firm, partnership or corporation may not act as a dealer of livestock and poultry unless licensed by the department. An agent may not act for any dealer unless that agent and the dealer are licensed by the department and the dealer has designated such agent to act in the dealer's behalf. A dealer is accountable and responsible for acts of the dealer's agents.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1305. Application for license

§1305. Application for license
Application for a license as a dealer or as an agent must be made upon a form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner, if satisfied with the applicant's qualifications, shall issue a license entitling the applicant to act as a dealer or as an agent. An initial license may be issued for a period of less than one year or more than one year but not more than 2 years. All licenses expire on July 1st. All license renewals are for a period of one year. The annual license fee for a dealer is $25 and for each agent, $10. The fee for an initial license is prorated based on the number of months for which the license is valid. The commissioner shall issue a certificate of licensure to each licensed dealer and agent. The certificate must be carried in the motor vehicle used by the licensed dealer or agent when acting as a dealer or agent. The commissioner shall issue dealer plates to be attached to each motor vehicle or trailer used by a dealer for transporting livestock or poultry. Upon renewal of a license, the commissioner shall issue stickers bearing the year of licensure to be attached to the dealer plates.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §6 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §6 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1306. Revocation and suspension of licenses

§1306. Revocation and suspension of licenses
Any license issued under this chapter may be suspended or revoked by the commissioner in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 694, §116 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 572, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1307. Records

§1307. Records
The commissioner may require licensed livestock and poultry dealers to keep certain records of transactions in any or all classes of livestock and poultry. The department may establish by rule the length of time that records kept by persons engaging in dealing livestock and poultry must be retained.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1308. Violations

§1308. Violations
Any person or entity who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule adopted under section 1303 commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the forfeitures may not exceed $25,000.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §9 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1965, c. 47 (AMD). PL 1967, c. 227, §3 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 696, §88 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 541, §A68 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §9 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1309. Maine cattle health assurance program

§1309. Maine cattle health assurance program
The commissioner shall develop a Maine cattle health assurance program to ensure the highest quality of products by encouraging all livestock producers in this State to use best management practices. The department shall develop a farm assessment plan that provides for on-site evaluations of farms to assess and suggest ways to improve the health of herds, protect the health and safety of herds from disease and protect farms from environmental liability.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]
The commissioner in consultation with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, state and federal veterinarians and livestock producers in this State shall adopt rules for the administration of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 201: LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY › 7 §1310. Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund

§1310. Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund
The Treasurer of State shall establish a separate account known as the Cattle Health Assurance Program Fund. This fund does not lapse but must be carried forward. Funds from this account may be used to pay for administrative costs associated with section 1309.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 386, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202: CERVIDS › 7 §1331. Propagation and sale (REPEALED)

§1331. Propagation and sale
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 685, §1 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 502, §B7 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 649, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 765, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §§10,11 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 386, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202: CERVIDS › 7 §1332. Animal Industry Fund

§1332. Animal Industry Fund
The Treasurer of State shall establish a separate account known as the Animal Industry Fund. This fund does not lapse but must be carried forward. Except as provided in section 1346, license fees collected under section 1333, subsection 3 and license and tagging fees collected under section 1342, subsections 3 and 4 and section 1342‑A must be deposited in the account. Funds from this account may be used to pay for administrative costs associated with licenses issued under sections 1333, 1342 and 1342‑A, tags issued under section 1342 and other costs associated with administration and enforcement of this chapter and chapter 202‑A.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1341. Definitions

§1341. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
1.  Commercial large game shooting area.
"Commercial large game shooting area" means an enclosed area in which large game are kept and a fee is charged to pursue and kill or pursue and attempt to kill large game.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Domesticated bison.
"Domesticated bison" means the genus and species Bison bison.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
3.  Domesticated boar.
"Domesticated boar" means a member of a species of Sus scrofa commonly known as the Eurasian boar or Wild Russian boar. "Domesticated boar" does not include members or varieties of the family Suidae or the species Sus scrofa that are commonly raised for commercial meat production.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
4.  Domesticated deer.
[PL 2003, c. 386, §7 (RP).]
4-A.  Domesticated cervid.
"Domesticated cervid" has the same meaning as "cervid" in section 1333, subsection 1, paragraph A.
[PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Large game.
"Large game" means domesticated cervids, domesticated boar and domesticated bison.
[PL 2003, c. 386, §9 (AMD).]
6.  Parcel.
"Parcel" means a contiguous tract of land. Land that is separated by a road that contains frontage along a common portion of that road is considered a contiguous tract.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
7.  Person.
"Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation or other legal entity.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
8.  Shooting zone.
"Shooting zone" means an area within a parcel that is enclosed to contain one or more species of large game.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §§7-9 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 382, §D2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1342-B. Limitation on the number of commercial large game shooting areas

§1342-B. Limitation on the number of commercial large game shooting areas
The number of commercial large game shooting areas in the State may not exceed 11. The commissioner may not issue a license under section 1342‑A if the total number of valid licenses issued under sections 1342 and 1342‑A is 11. For purposes of this section, "valid license" means a license that has not expired whether or not the person holding the license has continued to operate a commercial large game shooting area.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 249, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1342-C. Change of location of licensed commercial large game shooting area

§1342-C. Change of location of licensed commercial large game shooting area
A person holding a license for a commercial large game shooting area under section 1342 or 1342‑A may apply to the commissioner for permission to change the location of the licensed area. The commissioner shall approve the change in location if the applicant demonstrates that the old location of the commercial large game shooting area will be discontinued and that the new location meets all of the applicable requirements of the section of law under which the original license was approved.   [PL 2011, c. 557, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 557, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1343. Transport tags

§1343. Transport tags
The owner or operator of a commercial large game shooting area must provide a transport tag for each large game animal killed in that area. A person transporting large game killed at a commercial large game shooting area must have a transport tag secured to the body of the animal that clearly identifies the name and location of the commercial large game shooting area, the species of the animal and the date of the death.   [PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1344. Violation; penalties

§1344. Violation; penalties
1.  Operating commercial large game shooting area without license.
A person who operates a commercial large game shooting area without a license issued under section 1342 or section 1342‑A is guilty of a Class E crime.
[PL 2009, c. 249, §8 (AMD).]
1-A.  Remote-control hunting.
A person who owns or operates a commercial large game shooting area that uses remote-control hunting in violation of section 1347 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Civil violations.
Except for operating a commercial large game shooting area without a license or using remote-control hunting as provided in subsections 1 and 1‑A, a person who violates any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $500 for a first violation and not to exceed $1,000 for a 2nd violation may be adjudged.
[PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Revocation of license.
The commissioner may revoke a license issued under section 1342 or under section 1342‑A for any violation of this chapter or rule adopted pursuant to this chapter or any violation of chapter 739 or Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter 3.
[PL 2009, c. 249, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 81, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §§8, 9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1345. Applicability of other laws

§1345. Applicability of other laws
1.  Cruelty to animals.
This chapter does not exempt a person from the provisions of chapter 739 or Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter III.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Control of disease.
The commissioner shall apply and enforce the provisions of chapter 303 and chapter 305 and rules adopted in accordance with those chapters with regard to large game as the commissioner determines necessary to control disease.
[PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1346. License fees deposited in General Fund

§1346. License fees deposited in General Fund
Notwithstanding section 1332, section 1333, subsection 3 and section 1342, subsections 3 and 4, the first $1,120 collected each year under those sections and under section 1342-A for license fees for domesticated cervid farms and commercial large game shooting areas and transport tag fees must be deposited in the General Fund.   [PL 2009, c. 249, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 765, §3 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 386, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 249, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 202-A: COMMERCIAL LARGE GAME SHOOTING AREAS › 7 §1347. Remote-control hunting

§1347. Remote-control hunting
An owner or operator of a commercial large game shooting area may not use a website or a service or business via any other means that permits a person to shoot or attempt to shoot any large game that is located in this State through the use of a computer-controlled gun, shooting apparatus or any other remote-control device when the person using the website, service or business is physically removed from the immediate vicinity of the large game animal.   [PL 2005, c. 81, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 81, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 203: MINK › 7 §1351. Breeding and raising mink

§1351. Breeding and raising mink
Mink that have been propagated in captivity for 2 or more generations are considered domesticated animals subject to this Title. Such domesticated mink or the pelts or products thereof are considered agricultural products and the breeding, raising, producing in captivity and marketing of mink is an agricultural pursuit. Any person, firm or corporation engaged in breeding and raising mink shall comply with the permitting requirements for importation and possession of wildlife under Title 12, chapter 915, subchapter 15.   [PL 2005, c. 382, Pt. D, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 382, §D3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 205: POULTRY (REPEALED) › 7 §1401. License for buyers and sellers of poultry (REPEALED)

§1401. License for buyers and sellers of poultry
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 205: POULTRY (REPEALED) › 7 §1402. Transportation of poultry (REPEALED)

§1402. Transportation of poultry
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 205: POULTRY (REPEALED) › 7 §1403. Bills of lading (REPEALED)

§1403. Bills of lading
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 205: POULTRY (REPEALED) › 7 §1405. Application of other provisions (REPEALED)

§1405. Application of other provisions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 227, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1452. Definitions

§1452. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, "auction" means the offering of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, equines, domesticated cervids, poultry and other animals raised for food or fiber for sale by means of exchanges between an auctioneer and bidders.   [PL 2003, c. 386, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 572, §14 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 386, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1453. Rules

§1453. Rules
The commissioner shall, in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, make rules necessary to protect the health and welfare of animals going through auction, which have the power of law as outlined under section 1752.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §15 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 694, §117 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1454. Permit

§1454. Permit
A person, partnership, association or corporation may not hold or conduct an auction without obtaining a permit from the commissioner a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the auction. A person intending to hold auctions on a regular basis may apply for and be issued a permit valid for multiple dates at the location specified in the permit.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §16 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 572, §16 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1455. Records

§1455. Records
The operator shall keep complete records of all sales transactions, which must be available for inspection by the commissioner. The department may establish, by rule, the length of time that a person who conducts an auction must retain these records. These records must indicate the origins of the animals sold, the name and address of the person purchasing the animals and the destination of those animals. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 572, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1456. Cancellation of permit

§1456. Cancellation of permit
The permit to operate an auction may be suspended in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §18 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 694, §118 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 547, §B20 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 572, §18 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 207: AUCTIONS › 7 §1457. Violations

§1457. Violations
Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the forfeitures may not exceed $25,000.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 572, §19 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 3: LICENSING OF DEALERS; AUCTIONS › Chapter 209: LAND-BASED AQUACULTURE (REPEALED) › 7 §1501. Land-based aquaculture license (REPEALED)

§1501. Land-based aquaculture license
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 94, §3 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 310, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1701. Animal husbandry expert

§1701. Animal husbandry expert
The commissioner is authorized to employ an animal husbandry expert. The commissioner may employ such assistants as the commissioner considers necessary, subject to the Civil Service Law. Such expenses in connection therewith must be paid as the commissioner may approve.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §124 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 785, §B45 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §124 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1702. Certificate

§1702. Certificate
There shall be left with the owner of all condemned animals a proper certificate, duly authenticated, showing the number condemned and the value at which they are appraised, which shall be transferable only with the consent and acceptance of the commissioner.
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1703. Prosecution by district attorney

§1703. Prosecution by district attorney
The several district attorneys shall prosecute all violations of chapters 201, 207, 301, 303 and 305 which shall be brought to their notice or knowledge by any person making the complaint under oath. The District Court and the Superior Court shall have concurrent jurisdiction in all prosecutions under said chapters.   [PL 1977, c. 78, §26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 78, §26 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1704. Agents

§1704. Agents
The commissioner may employ veterinarians licensed in this State and other agents and employees as may be necessary to enforce chapters 201, 207, 301, 303 and 305, subject to the Civil Service Law.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 78, §27 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 785, §B46 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 572, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1705. Expenses

§1705. Expenses
The actual and necessary traveling expenses of the commissioner and the commissioner's employees, any and all expense of prevention, control and eradication of disease, destroying diseased animals and those exposed to disease, and paying for the same, and all other expenses necessary to properly carry out chapters 201, 207, 301, 303 and 305 must be paid out of such amounts as the Legislature may appropriate.   [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §125 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 78, §28 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §125 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1706. Penalties

§1706. Penalties
1.  Violation.
Except as provided in section 1707 or unless another specific penalty or forfeiture is provided, a person commits a civil violation if that person violates a provision of or a rule or regulation adopted pursuant to:
A. This chapter;   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
B. Chapter 207;   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
C. Chapter 303; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
D. Chapter 305.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the fines may not exceed $50,000.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. B, §16 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §89 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 572, §21 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §B16 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1707. Intentional, knowing or reckless introduction of a disease or pathogen

§1707. Intentional, knowing or reckless introduction of a disease or pathogen
A person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly introduces or takes a substantial step or action that could introduce a disease or pathogen to livestock or poultry commits a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 572, §22 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 572, §22 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL › Chapter 301: GENERAL PROVISIONS › 7 §1708. National animal identification system (REPEALED)

§1708. National animal identification system
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 544, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 7 §1708, sub-§6 (RP).