7 §1451. Purpose (REPEALED)
§1451. Purpose (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 572, §13 (RP).
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, […]
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). […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]