7 §4016. Violation
§4016. Violation 1. Penalty. A person who violates this chapter commits a civil violation. A. The court shall adjudge a civil fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 for the first violation, none of which may be suspended, and a civil fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000 […]
7 §4017. Rules
§4017. Rules The commissioner may adopt any rules necessary or useful to carry out this chapter pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375. [PL 1997, c. 690, §46 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 690, §46 (AMD).
7 §4018. Report of suspected cruelty
§4018. Report of suspected cruelty 1. Report by veterinarian. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A, a veterinarian licensed in accordance with Title 32, chapter 71‑A who, while acting in a professional capacity, has reasonable cause to suspect that an animal is the subject of cruelty or neglect in violation of this chapter or Title 17, […]
7 §4019. Removal from unattended motor vehicle
§4019. Removal from unattended motor vehicle 1. Removal authorized. A law enforcement officer, humane agent, animal control officer, firefighter as defined in Title 26, section 2101 or security guard licensed under Title 32, chapter 93, referred to in this section as “authorized persons,” may take all steps that are reasonably necessary to remove an animal […]
7 §4020. Cruel confinement of calves raised for veal and sows during gestation
§4020. Cruel confinement of calves raised for veal and sows during gestation 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Calf raised for veal” means a calf of the bovine species kept for the purpose of producing the food product referred to […]
7 §4041. Animal trespass
§4041. Animal trespass 1. Definitions. [PL 1999, c. 254, §15 (RP).] 1-A. Trespass. An owner or keeper of an animal may not allow that animal to enter onto or remain on the property of another or unattended on any local, county or state road or highway after the owner or keeper has been informed by […]
7 §4042. Stray livestock
§4042. Stray livestock 1. Ownership of livestock unknown. If the ownership of any stray livestock cannot be established, the livestock must be handled as a stray and an animal control officer shall seize, impound or restrain the livestock and: A. Deliver the livestock to an animal shelter, farm or holding facility that is capable […]
7 §3962-A. Penalty for damage to livestock or pets by animals
§3962-A. Penalty for damage to livestock or pets by animals 1. Violation. Except as provided in subsection 3, the owner or keeper of an animal that due to negligence of the animal’s owner or keeper kills or injures livestock, poultry, domestic rabbits or pets commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed […]
7 §3985. Immunity from liability
§3985. Immunity from liability Neither the commissioner nor any person having a lien in accordance with section 3982 or 3983 is liable for the detention of animals pursuant to this chapter. [PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).
7 §3963. Joint and several liability
§3963. Joint and several liability If any properly enclosed livestock, poultry, domestic rabbits or pets are killed or injured by 2 or more dogs at the same time and the dogs are kept by 2 or more owners or keepers, the owners or keepers are jointly and severally liable for the damage. [PL 1995, […]