17 §1011. Definitions
§1011. Definitions As used in this chapter, and in every law relating to or affecting animals, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).] 1. Act. “Act” means the Animal Welfare Act. [PL 1999, c. 254, §17 (AMD).] 2. Animal. “Animal” means every […]
17 §1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses
§1012. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses 1. Unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses. A person is guilty of unlawful sale, consignment or rental of diseased horses if that person receives, offers for sale or sells at private sale or public auction, consigns or rents any horse which, by reason of […]
17 §1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures
§1013. Unlawful production of motion pictures 1. Unlawful production of motion pictures. A person, including an owner or the owner’s agent, is guilty of unlawful production of motion pictures if that person knowingly or intentionally prepares, manufactures, makes or participates in the preparation, manufacture or making of any motion picture film or videotape production involving […]
17 §1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED)
§1014. Unlawful interference with publicly owned dogs (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 446, §1 (RP).
17 §1015. Surcharge imposed
§1015. Surcharge imposed A surcharge of 10% must be added to every fine or penalty imposed by any court in this State for a violation of this chapter. The surcharge, for the purposes of collection and collection procedures, is considered a part of the fine or penalty. All funds collected as a result of this […]
17 §1021. Possession of animals
§1021. Possession of animals 1. Possession. A state veterinarian, humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer, animal control officer, person authorized to make arrests or the commissioner may apply to the District Court or the Superior Court for authorization: A. To take possession of any maimed, disabled, diseased, dehydrated, malnourished or injured animal […]
17 §1022. Prevention of cruelty
§1022. Prevention of cruelty The commissioner, a humane agent, a state veterinarian or any person authorized to make arrests may lawfully interfere to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon an animal in that person’s presence. [PL 2019, c. 237, §6 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, […]
17 §1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty
§1023. Investigation and reporting of cruelty 1. Investigations; reports. Law enforcement officers, animal control officers and humane agents shall investigate alleged violations of Title 7, chapter 739 and this chapter. The commissioner shall maintain a record of each alleged case of cruelty to animals investigated by a humane agent. The commissioner shall report annually on […]