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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3911-A. Abandonment of wolf hybrid

§3911-A. Abandonment of wolf hybrid
A person who abandons a wolf hybrid licensed under section 3922 commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. A person who abandons a wolf hybrid not licensed under section 3922 commits a civil violation for which a fine of $1,000 must be adjudged. For the purposes of this section "abandon" means to desert. For enforcement purposes a wolf hybrid is abandoned if the animal is found a distance of more than 5 miles from the premises of the owner and is not under the control of any person.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 129, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 100, §5 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3912. Disposition of dogs at large

§3912. Disposition of dogs at large
1.  Ownership of dog unknown.
Except as provided in subsection 2, an animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall seize, impound or restrain a dog found in violation of section 3911 and deliver it to an animal shelter as provided for in section 3913, subsection 2-A. If ownership can not be established, such a dog may be handled as a stray dog for the purpose of acceptance by an animal shelter.
[PL 1997, c. 690, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Ownership of dog known.
An animal control officer or person acting in that capacity shall seize, impound or restrain a dog found in violation of section 3911 and, if the owner is known, shall:
A. Take the dog to its owner; or   [PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (NEW).]
B. Deliver it to an animal shelter as provided in section 3913. An animal shelter receiving a dog in accordance with this paragraph shall follow the procedure for stray dogs provided in section 3913.   [PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 643, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §17 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §12 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §10 (RPR). PL 1999, c. 254, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3912-A. Animal shelter (REPEALED)

§3912-A. Animal shelter
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 779, §18 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3913-A. Temporary licenses (REPEALED)

§3913-A. Temporary licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 468, §8 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §18 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3914. Purchase and sale of animals

§3914. Purchase and sale of animals
Animal shelters, kennels, breeding kennels, boarding kennels and pet shops engaged in buying or selling animals shall keep records of the buyer and seller in each transaction for a 2-year period commencing at the time of purchase or sale. The records must be open to inspection by the department or law enforcement officers. A person not in possession of a valid license for an animal shelter, kennel, breeding kennel, boarding kennel or grandfathered pet shop shall obtain a vendor's license under section 4163 prior to selling, offering for sale or exchanging for value a cat or dog. For purposes of this section, "grandfathered pet shop" has the same meaning as in section 3933.   [PL 2019, c. 544, §1 (AMD).]
A wolf hybrid may not be sold or exchanged for value. Ownership of a wolf hybrid may be transferred only in accordance with section 3911‑B or section 3921‑B, subsection 3.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §24 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 100, §7 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 544, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 719: UNCONTROLLED DOGS › 7 §3915. Violation

§3915. Violation
Any person who violates this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $250 may be adjudged for a first violation and not less than $100 nor more than $500 for 2 or more violations.   [PL 2001, c. 13, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 779, §25 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 13, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3917. Antirabies clinics

§3917. Antirabies clinics
The following provisions apply to low-cost antirabies clinics.   [PL 1991, c. 779, §26 (NEW).]
1.  Clinic establishment.
The department shall facilitate the establishment of low-cost antirabies clinics at locations and on dates as appropriate. At least one low-cost antirabies clinic must be conducted annually in each county. In facilitating the establishment of antirabies clinics, the department shall cooperate with local veterinarians and local organizations. When other arrangements can not be made for a licensed veterinarian to vaccinate or to supervise vaccinations by an animal technician at a low-cost clinic, a veterinarian employed by the department shall administer the vaccinations.
[PL 1993, c. 468, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Veterinarians participating in low-cost antirabies clinics.
This subsection applies to a veterinarian licensed under Title 32, chapter 71-A or an assistant under the direction of the veterinarian providing professional services within the scope of the veterinarian's license who participates in a low-cost antirabies clinic established under this section. Adherence by the veterinarian or assistant to the standards of care within the profession creates a rebuttable presumption that the conduct of the veterinarian or assistant was not negligent.
[PL 1991, c. 779, §26 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 779, §26 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3918. Violation

§3918. Violation
A person who violates this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 1997, c. 704, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 704, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3919. Seizure of stray cats and small animals

§3919. Seizure of stray cats and small animals
1.  Definition.
For the purposes of this chapter, a "stray cat" means a cat on the premises of a person other than the owner of the cat, without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises, on a public street or on other public property, except under the physical control of the owner.
[PL 2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Seizure by animal control officer.
An animal control officer or person acting in that capacity may seize or humanely trap a stray cat or small animal and deliver it to an animal shelter as provided for in section 3919-A or section 3919-E or to the owner, if the owner is known. If ownership can not be established, such a cat or small animal may be handled as a homeless cat or small animal for the purpose of acceptance and disposition by an animal shelter.
[PL 2013, c. 115, §7 (AMD).]
3.  Person finding stray cat.
A person finding a stray cat or small animal and not knowing the owner or residence of the cat or small animal may take that cat or small animal to the animal shelter designated by the municipality in which the cat or small animal was found.
[PL 2013, c. 115, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 115, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3919-C. Animal held pending court decision

§3919-C. Animal held pending court decision
When an animal shelter holds an animal at the request or with the approval of the person who seized the animal pending an investigation or disposition by the court of an alleged violation of chapter 739 or Title 17, chapter 42, the shelter is entitled to receive from the person who seized the animal monetary compensation in accordance with this section for the period for which food and shelter are furnished to the animal. For the purposes of this section, "person who seized the animal" includes a humane agent, law enforcement or an animal control officer permitted by law to obtain a search warrant or to seize animals ex parte.   [PL 2015, c. 223, §6 (AMD).]
1.  Compensation for dogs and cats.
Compensation for a dog or cat is $15 a day. Compensation for a female cat or dog with a litter that has not been weaned is $18 a day.
[PL 2021, c. 696, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Equines.
Compensation for an equine is $20 a day.
[PL 2021, c. 696, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Livestock.
Except for equines, fowl and rabbits, compensation for a livestock animal is between $5 and $20 a day as determined by the department based on the size of the animal.
[PL 2021, c. 696, §5 (AMD).]
4.  Other animals.
Compensation for a rabbit is $2 a day. Compensation for a bird, including poultry, is $1 a day. Compensation for other animals is as determined by the department.
[PL 2007, c. 439, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 405, §9 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 439, §11 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 223, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 696, §§3-5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3919-D. Temporary animal shelter

§3919-D. Temporary animal shelter
The department may temporarily impound animals within an enclosure other than a licensed animal shelter, and such an enclosure constitutes a temporary animal shelter. When animals are held at a temporary animal shelter for more than 21 days, the shelter must comply with the standards established by the department for licensed animal shelters.   [PL 2007, c. 702, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 702, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS › 7 §3919-E. Disposition of small animals

§3919-E. Disposition of small animals
1.  Small animals.
When an animal shelter accepts a small animal under section 3919 and the animal does not have identification, the animal shelter shall hold that small animal for not less than 48 hours. After the expiration of the 48-hour period, the animal shelter may treat the small animal as homeless and may:
A. Offer the small animal for adoption, sell the small animal, give away the small animal or transfer the small animal to an appropriate facility that can provide for that specific type of small animal; or   [PL 2015, c. 223, §7 (AMD).]
B. Otherwise dispose of the small animal humanely in accordance with Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter 4.   [PL 2013, c. 115, §8 (NEW).]
An animal shelter may not sell or give any small animal to a research facility.
[PL 2015, c. 223, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Exceptions.
A small animal that is subject to permit requirements of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife under Title 12, chapter 915 may not be adopted or have its ownership transferred without the permission of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
[PL 2013, c. 115, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 115, §8 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 223, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3921. License necessary

§3921. License necessary
A dog may not be kept within the limits of the State, unless the dog has been licensed by its owner or keeper in accordance with the laws of this State.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §13 (AMD).]
Any law enforcement agency within the State, counties or municipalities owning dogs for law enforcement purposes shall be required to license the dogs in the municipality in which they are domiciled, but shall be exempt from any license or recording fee, provided that all other licensing requirements are fulfilled.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 409, §3 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3921-A. Permanent identification of wolf hybrids

§3921-A. Permanent identification of wolf hybrids
The commissioner shall adopt rules to establish methods of identifying wolf hybrids through tattooing, the placement of a microchip under the animal's skin or any other method determined by the commissioner as adequately providing a permanent means of identification on the body of the animal. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. A person may not own or keep a wolf hybrid under section 3921-B, subsection 2 or under Title 12, section 12152 unless the animal has identification in compliance with the rules adopted under this section.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §9 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 129, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 100, §9 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3921-B. Prohibition on keeping a wolf hybrid; exception

§3921-B. Prohibition on keeping a wolf hybrid; exception
1.  Prohibition.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a person may not keep a wolf hybrid in the State unless that person holds a valid permit to possess wildlife in captivity issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife under Title 12, section 12152.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
2.  Exception.
A person keeping a wolf hybrid as a pet and in compliance with all applicable provisions in this Part on June 1, 2011 may continue to keep that wolf hybrid as long as the following conditions are met:
A. The wolf hybrid has been spayed or neutered; and   [PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
B. The owner continues to license the wolf hybrid in accordance with section 3922, subsection 3-B.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
3.  Restrictions on transfer.
A person keeping a wolf hybrid under subsection 2 may transfer ownership of the wolf hybrid to a person:
A. Holding a permit to possess wildlife under Title 12, section 12152 and authorized to accept wolf hybrids in compliance with rules adopted under Title 12, section 12160, subsection 2;   [PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
B. Who operates an animal refuge in another state that is licensed to accept wolf hybrids; or   [PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
C. Who has had direct contact with the wolf hybrid, is familiar with the wolf hybrid's behavior and has been advised of the reporting requirement under subsection 4 and licensing laws under section 3922.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
A person transferring ownership of a wolf hybrid under this subsection shall within 10 days of the transfer notify the department and provide the name and address of the person accepting the transfer.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
4.  Duty to report death.
The owner of a wolf hybrid kept under subsection 2 shall notify the department of the wolf hybrid's death on a form prescribed by the department within 30 days of the wolf hybrid's death.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
5.  Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $2,500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923. License and recording fees (REPEALED)

§3923. License and recording fees
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 278 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 528, §RRR (AFF). PL 1991, c. 528, §S (AMD). PL 1991, c. 591, §S (AMD). PL 1991, c. 622, §§FF15,16 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §27 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF). PL 1991, c. 779, §§52,60 (AFF). PL 1993, c. 468, §11 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923-B. Tags

§3923-B. Tags
1.  Tags.
The municipal clerk or dog licensing agent shall provide with each new license issued under section 3923-A a tag indicating the year the license is issued and bearing other information prescribed by the department. The owner or keeper shall make sure that the tag is securely attached to a collar of leather, metal or material of comparable strength and that the collar is worn at all times by the dog for which the license was issued, except as provided in subsection 3.
If the tag is lost or the owner has moved to a different municipality, the owner or keeper of the dog shall obtain a new license and tag. The municipal clerk or dog licensing agent shall issue another license and tag upon presentation of the original license and payment of $1. The clerk or agent shall retain the $1 for a recording fee.
[PL 2013, c. 115, §11 (AMD).]
2.  Rabies tags.
[PL 1997, c. 690, §16 (RP).]
2-A.  Rabies tags.
An owner shall ensure that a rabies tag obtained from a veterinarian for immunization against rabies is securely attached to a collar of leather, metal or material of comparable strength and that the collar is worn at all times by the dog for which the rabies tag was issued, except as provided in subsection 3.
[PL 1999, c. 254, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Exceptions.
A dog is not required to wear a tag when on the premises of the owner or off the premises of the owner while hunting, in training or in an exhibition. When a dog is hunting, in training or in an exhibition, its owner or keeper shall produce proof of licensure and proof of rabies immunization within 24 hours upon request by a humane agent, animal control officer or law enforcement officer, including a game warden.
[PL 1999, c. 254, §6 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 468, §12 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §§25,26 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 409, §6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §16 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 254, §§5,6 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §16 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 115, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923-D. Temporary licenses

§3923-D. Temporary licenses
An animal shelter may issue a temporary dog license when transferring ownership vested in the animal shelter under section 3913, subsection 4 to a person buying or otherwise accepting ownership. The department shall provide animal shelters with temporary license forms. The animal shelter shall complete all information prescribed on the form, provide the owner with the original temporary license and submit the copy for the municipal clerk and the animal control officer to the appropriate municipal clerk. The animal shelter may retain a copy of the temporary license to comply with section 3914. A temporary license is valid for a period of 10 days beginning on the date of issuance. An animal shelter may charge $1 for issuing a temporary license.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §22 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 657, §27 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 409, §7 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §22 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923-E. Monthly report

§3923-E. Monthly report
Municipal clerks or dog recorders shall receive the license fees in accordance with sections 3923‑A and 3923‑C, pay them to the department and make a monthly report to the department on a department-approved form of all licenses issued and fees received.   [PL 1993, c. 657, §27 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 657, §27 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923-F. Veterinarian or animal shelter serving as dog licensing agent

§3923-F. Veterinarian or animal shelter serving as dog licensing agent
The commissioner may authorize an animal shelter licensed in accordance with chapter 723 and a veterinarian licensed in accordance with Title 32, chapter 71‑A to issue dog licenses under section 3923‑A. The commissioner shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. The rules must provide a process for identifying animal shelters and veterinarians who are willing to serve as dog licensing agents for distributing license blanks, tags and stickers, and for the collection, distribution and deposit of license fees into the appropriate state accounts.   [PL 2013, c. 115, §12 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 422, §10 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 343, §14 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 115, §12 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3923-G. Internet licensing project

§3923-G. Internet licensing project
1.  Procedure developed; municipality participation.
The commissioner may develop and implement a procedure by which a dog owner can electronically apply for and be issued a dog license using a publicly accessible site on the Internet. A municipality may choose to participate in the electronic dog licensing project by contacting and working with the commissioner. Electronic licensing is available only to residents of a municipality that requests and is accepted by the commissioner to participate in the electronic licensing project. The commissioner may limit the number of municipalities that participate in the project.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §15 (NEW).]
2.  Forms; verification of rabies immunization.
The commissioner shall develop a form to be used for electronic licensing under this section. The commissioner shall consult with the Commissioner of Health and Human Services to establish the information needed to verify rabies immunization.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §15 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 689, Pt. B, §7 (REV).]
3.  Payment of licensing fee.
The commissioner shall establish a mechanism for accepting payment of license fees by credit card. An owner or keeper who applies for a dog license using the publicly accessible site on the Internet developed pursuant to subsection 1 shall pay the fee required under section 3923‑A and an additional service fee of $1 for each license to cover administrative costs and pay the Internet service provider.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §15 (NEW).]
4.  Distribution of licensing fee.
The commissioner shall deposit all fees received under this section into the Animal Welfare Fund. The commissioner shall establish procedures for participating municipalities to periodically receive the appropriate credit or payment for license fees collected by the department under this section. A municipality is entitled to a payment or credit of $3 for each dog licensed under this section. All payments or credits received by a municipality must be deposited or credited to the municipality's animal welfare account established in accordance with section 3945.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §15 (NEW).]
5.  Sticker requirement.
[PL 2007, c. 439, §17 (RP).]
6.  Exclusion of wolf hybrids, dangerous dogs and nuisance dogs.
This section does not apply to the licensing of a wolf hybrid, a dangerous dog or a nuisance dog. A person owning a wolf hybrid, a dangerous dog or a nuisance dog shall obtain a license from the municipal clerk or the dog recorder for the municipality, plantation or unorganized territory in which the person owning the wolf hybrid, the dangerous dog or the nuisance dog resides.
[PL 2021, c. 99, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 405, §15 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 689, §B7 (REV). PL 2007, c. 439, §17 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 100, §12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 99, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3924. Violation

§3924. Violation
1.  Civil violation.
Any person who violates any section of this chapter commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.
[PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Unlawful use of collar or tag.
A person who removes a tag or who places a tag on a dog for which the license was not issued commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not more than $100 may be adjudged.
[PL 1997, c. 690, §23 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 409, §8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §23 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 721: DOG LICENSES › 7 §3925. Dog licensing database

§3925. Dog licensing database
The department shall develop and implement a dog licensing database in coordination with any electronic dog licensing project implemented pursuant to section 3923-G. The database must track all dog licensing throughout the State and allow municipalities and animal control officers to reunite lost dogs with owners and track dogs that have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be dangerous dogs and nuisance dogs pursuant to chapter 727. The department shall provide all municipalities and dog licensing agents with access to the database at no cost.   [PL 2017, c. 404, §7 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 404, §7 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3931. Kennels (REPEALED)

§3931. Kennels
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §28 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §29 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3931-A. Breeding kennels

§3931-A. Breeding kennels
1.  License necessary.
A person maintaining a breeding kennel, as defined in section 3907, must obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires 12 months after the date of issuance. An applicant for a breeding kennel license shall state in the application the number of female dogs or cats capable of breeding that are maintained at the breeding kennel. The department shall issue a license or a conditional license under subsection 6 in one of the 3 categories described in paragraphs A, B and C and collect a fee in accordance with subsection 2.
A. A breeding kennel that maintains at least 5 but no more than 10 female dogs or cats capable of breeding is a Category 1 breeding kennel.   [PL 2009, c. 403, §3 (NEW).]
B. A breeding kennel that maintains at least 11 but no more than 20 female dogs or cats capable of breeding is a Category 2 breeding kennel.   [PL 2009, c. 403, §3 (NEW).]
C. A breeding kennel that maintains 21 or more female dogs or cats capable of breeding is a Category 3 breeding kennel.   [PL 2009, c. 403, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 403, §3 (AMD).]
2.  License fees.
The license fee is $75 for a Category 1 breeding kennel, $100 for a Category 2 breeding kennel and $150 for a Category 3 breeding kennel.
[PL 2009, c. 403, §4 (RPR).]
3.  Dog licenses.
[PL 1993, c. 468, §13 (RP).]
4.  Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats that have not been neutered.
[PL 2005, c. 510, §7 (RP).]
5.  License number requirements.
A breeding kennel shall prominently display in any advertising the state-issued kennel license number.
The breeding kennel shall provide its license number to a person purchasing or receiving an animal from the breeding kennel.
[PL 2009, c. 403, §5 (AMD).]
6.  Conditional breeding kennel license.
Upon receiving an application for a breeding kennel that does not at the time of application hold a valid license under this section, the department shall issue a conditional breeding kennel license. The conditional license remains in effect until the breeding kennel passes an inspection under section 3936. If a breeding kennel cannot meet minimum standards within 6 months after the initial inspection, the conditional breeding kennel license may be revoked or suspended by the department pending an administrative proceeding held in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5.
[PL 2009, c. 403, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 779, §29 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §13 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §30 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §10 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 405, §16 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 281, §6 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 510, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 702, §8 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 403, §§3-6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3931-B. Wolf hybrid kennel (REPEALED)

§3931-B. Wolf hybrid kennel
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 129, §4 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 100, §13 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3932. Boarding kennels

§3932. Boarding kennels
1.  License necessary.
A person maintaining a boarding kennel, as defined in section 3907, shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later.
[PL 1993, c. 657, §31 (AMD).]
2.  License fees.
The fee for a boarding kennel license is $75.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §17 (AMD).]
3.  Dog licenses.
[PL 1993, c. 657, §32 (RP).]
4.  Advertising.
A boarding kennel shall prominently display the state-issued kennel license number in any form of print advertising.
The license number must be provided to a person boarding an animal at a boarding kennel.
[PL 2007, c. 439, §18 (NEW).]
5.  Notice of fees and services.
A person maintaining a boarding kennel shall post upon the premises and provide upon request a written notice of fees charged for boarding and for any other services offered at the boarding kennel. The notice must indicate the hours during which the owner of the boarding kennel or a person responsible to the owner of the boarding kennel is on the premises.
[PL 2009, c. 343, §15 (NEW).]
6.  Conditional boarding kennel license.
Upon receiving a license application for a boarding kennel that does not at the time of application hold a valid license under this section, the department shall issue a conditional boarding kennel license to an applicant who pays the required fees and is not prohibited from obtaining a license under section 3935. The conditional license remains in effect until the boarding kennel meets the requirements for a license under section 3936. If a boarding kennel passes an inspection under section 3936 and meets all other conditions of licensure, the conditional license must be changed to a standard license. If a boarding kennel cannot meet minimum standards within 6 months after the initial inspection, the conditional license may be revoked or suspended by the department pending an administrative proceeding held in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5.
[PL 2013, c. 115, §13 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §30 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §§31,32 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 405, §17 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §15 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 115, §13 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3932-A. Animal shelters

§3932-A. Animal shelters
1.  License necessary.
A person operating an animal shelter as defined in section 3907 shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later.
[PL 1993, c. 657, §33 (NEW).]
2.  License fee.
The license fee for an animal shelter is $100.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §18 (AMD).]
3.  Temporary placement.
Facilities where animals are temporarily placed by the department are exempt from licensing requirements.
[PL 2007, c. 439, §19 (NEW).]
4.  Conditional animal shelter license.
[PL 2015, c. 223, §8 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 657, §33 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 405, §18 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §19 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 115, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 223, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3933. Pet shops

§3933. Pet shops
1.  License necessary.
A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907, shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later. A license issued under this section does not authorize a person to keep for sale or offer for sale dogs or cats unless the pet shop meets the requirements of section 4153, subsection 3, paragraph B. For purposes of this section, a licensed pet shop that meets the requirements of section 4153, subsection 3, paragraph B is a grandfathered pet shop.
[PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]
2.  License fees.
The fee for a pet shop license is $150.
[PL 2003, c. 405, §19 (AMD).]
3.  Records.
A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907, shall keep a record of each animal received by the pet shop, except for mice and fish. The record must include the name and address of the person or company from whom the animal was received and the name and address of the person buying or otherwise acquiring the animal from the pet shop. The record must be kept on file for a period of 2 years following the sale or other disposition of the animal by the pet shop and must be made available to the department within 24 hours of the request of the department.
[PL 2009, c. 343, §16 (AMD).]
4.  Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats by grandfathered pet shops.
A person maintaining a grandfathered pet shop shall collect a surcharge of $25 on each cat or dog sold that has not been neutered and forward the entire surcharge to the department for deposit in the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 3910-B.
[PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]
5.  Advertising.
A grandfathered pet shop license holder advertising to the public the availability of a dog or cat for sale or in any way exchanging a dog or cat for value shall prominently display the state-issued pet shop license number in any publication in which the pet shop license holder advertises. The pet shop license number must be provided to a person adopting or purchasing an animal from the pet shop.
[PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §31 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §34 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 350, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 405, §19 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 281, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §20 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §16 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 544, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3934. Exemption from licensure (REPEALED)

§3934. Exemption from licensure
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §32 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3935. License prohibited

§3935. License prohibited
The department may not issue a license to maintain a boarding kennel, breeding kennel, animal shelter or pet shop to a person who, within the 10 years previous to the application for the license, has been convicted of murder, a Class A or Class B offense, a violation under Title 17‑A, chapter 9, 11, 12 or 13 or a criminal violation under Title 17, chapter 42 or under a criminal law involving cruelty to animals that is no longer in effect or, within 10 years previous to the application for the license, has been adjudicated of a civil violation for cruelty to animals under chapter 739 or has been convicted or adjudicated in any other state, provincial or federal court of a violation similar to those specified in this section.   [PL 2009, c. 343, §17 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §35 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 422, §8 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3935-A. Late fees

§3935-A. Late fees
A person maintaining a facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall pay a late fee equal to 50% of the required license fee if that person fails to renew a license within 30 days of that license's expiration date. The late fee must be deposited in the Animal Welfare Fund established in section 3906-B.   [PL 2005, c. 422, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 422, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3936. Inspection and quarantine

§3936. Inspection and quarantine
1.  Inspection and quarantine.
The commissioner, a state humane agent, a veterinarian employed by the State or a licensed veterinarian at the direction of the commissioner may, at any reasonable time, enter an animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop and make examinations and conduct any recognized tests for the existence of contagious or infectious diseases or conditions. If the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop is also used for human habitation, the person authorized to make examinations and conduct tests must be escorted by the owner, or the owner's agent, of the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop and the examinations and tests may be made only in those portions of the premises used as an animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop. The commissioner may inspect animal shelters, kennels, boarding kennels, breeding kennels and pet shops in accordance with the sanitation and health rules established by the department and for compliance with laws and rules, including licensing and permitting requirements, of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pertaining to wildlife importation and possession. In conducting inspections, measures established by the department through rulemaking must be used to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. A veterinarian employed by the State or any licensed veterinarian may quarantine the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop, in person or by registered mail, and the quarantine must be maintained as long as the department determines necessary. The decision and order for this quarantine is not considered a licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The commissioner shall promptly notify the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of violations.
[PL 2009, c. 403, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Suspension of license.
The department may, in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5, revoke or suspend a kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel, animal shelter or pet shop license if a person maintaining the kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel, animal shelter or pet shop violates any quarantine or maintains animals contrary to the rules adopted by the department, fails to keep records required by the department or violates any provision of the laws or rules of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pertaining to wildlife importation and possession.
[PL 2009, c. 343, §18 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §33 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 89, §1 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §11 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §24 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B78 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 343, §18 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 403, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3936-A. Noncompliance; subsequent inspection required

§3936-A. Noncompliance; subsequent inspection required
If, upon inspection under section 3936, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee finds a facility licensed under this chapter to be in violation of this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter, the commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall issue a written notice describing the violation, the required corrective action to be taken and the date by which the correction must be made. No fee is charged for the first follow-up inspection. If the corrective action has not been taken within the specified period and 2 or more follow-up inspections are needed in any calendar year, the department shall charge the licensee a fee equal to 50% of the original license fee for each follow-up inspection. The original notice of a violation must inform the licensee of the fee charged for follow-up inspections.   [PL 2009, c. 403, §8 (NEW).]
If the person operating the facility fails to complete corrective actions by the date noted in the original notice or a subsequent date specified by the department, the department may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew a license issued under this chapter pending an administrative proceeding held in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 5.   [PL 2009, c. 403, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 403, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3937. Investigation

§3937. Investigation
Upon written complaint made to the commissioner by any person alleging violation of this chapter, or any of the rules of the chapter by any licensee, the commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made upon matters related in the complaint.   [PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3938. Violation

§3938. Violation
A person maintaining an animal shelter, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop without having obtained a license, or after a license has been revoked or suspended, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $200 a day may be adjudged.   [PL 1993, c. 657, §36 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §14 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §36 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3938-A. Minimum age of transfer for cats and dogs

§3938-A. Minimum age of transfer for cats and dogs
A person or an animal shelter, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or grandfathered pet shop that sells, gives away or otherwise transfers ownership of a dog or cat before it has reached its 56th day of life commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged. For purposes of this section, "grandfathered pet shop" has the same meaning as in section 3933.   [PL 2019, c. 544, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 439, §22 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 544, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3939. Dog licenses

§3939. Dog licenses
Nothing in this chapter may be construed to exempt licensed facilities from the license requirements of chapter 721.   [PL 1993, c. 657, §37 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 657, §37 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES › 7 §3939-B. Violations

§3939-B. Violations
1.  Noncompliance by new owner.
If a person receiving a dog or cat from an animal shelter fails to comply with section 3939-A, that person forfeits the sterilization deposit and commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 per animal may be adjudged.
[PL 2015, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Noncompliance by animal shelter.
If an animal shelter fails to require a spay-neuter agreement or fails to collect a deposit as required under section 3939-A, that animal shelter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 per animal may be adjudged.
[PL 2015, c. 223, §10 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 439, §24 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 223, §10 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES › 7 §3941. Posting of law

§3941. Posting of law
Municipal clerks, annually, at least 20 days before January 1st, shall post copies of chapter 721 and this chapter in the municipal offices.   [PL 2007, c. 439, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §25 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 439, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES › 7 §3942. Issuance of dog licenses

§3942. Issuance of dog licenses
Municipal clerks shall issue dog licenses in accordance with chapter 721, receive the license fees and pay to the department $10 for dogs capable of producing young and $3 from each license fee received for dogs incapable of producing young. The clerks shall keep a record of all licenses issued by them, with the names of the owners or keepers of dogs licensed and the sex, registered numbers and description of all dogs except those covered by a kennel license and whether the dogs have been determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be dangerous dogs or nuisance dogs. The clerks shall make a monthly report to the department on a department-approved form of all dog licenses issued and fees received.   [PL 2017, c. 404, §8 (AMD).]
The clerk shall retain $1 from each license fee as a recording fee. The clerk shall deposit $2 from each license for a dog incapable of producing young in the municipality's animal welfare account established in accordance with section 3945.   [PL 2003, c. 405, §20 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 622, §FF17 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §34 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §52 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 254, §7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 617, §7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 405, §20 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 223, §11 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 404, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES › 7 §3943. Municipal warrants (REPEALED)

§3943. Municipal warrants
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 264, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 779, §60 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 490, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §26 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 136, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 405, §21 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 343, §19 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES › 7 §3944. Issuance of kennel licenses

§3944. Issuance of kennel licenses
Municipal clerks and dog recorders shall issue kennel licenses to kennel owners or operators in accordance with section 3923-C.   [PL 1997, c. 690, §27 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 779, §37 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 657, §38 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §27 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS › Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE › Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES › 7 §3945. Use of license fees and court fines retained by municipalities

§3945. Use of license fees and court fines retained by municipalities
Except for the $1 recording fee pursuant to section 3942 retained by the municipal clerk, all fees and court fines retained by municipalities must be kept in a separate account and must be used for the salaries and costs of animal control, enforcement of licensing laws, care of stray animals that are injured or abandoned and the support of one or more approved animal shelters. Any money not expended for these purposes in a municipality's fiscal year does not lapse, but must be carried over to the next fiscal year.   [PL 2001, c. 617, §8 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 657, §39 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 490, §14 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 617, §8 (AMD).