Maine § 12 §12953 Licensure

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §12953 — Licensure

Maine § 12 §12953

Title 12CONSERVATION

Part 13INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 931TAXIDERMISTS AND HIDE DEALERS

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Bluebook

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §12953 (2026).

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1.License required. In order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the people of this State, a person may not practice the art of taxidermy for commercial purposes unless that person holds a valid taxidermist license as provided in this section.

2.License qualifications. To be eligible for a taxidermist license issued pursuant to this section, an applicant must:

3.License application. An applicant for a license must submit a written application to the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner may require an applicant who has previously held a taxidermist license to provide a notarized statement indicating that the person has not failed to provide services to a customer as promised through a contractual agreement with that customer.

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1.
License required.
In order to safeguard the life, health and welfare of the people of this State, a person may not practice the art of taxidermy for commercial purposes unless that person holds a valid taxidermist license as provided in this section.
2.
License qualifications.
To be eligible for a taxidermist license issued pursuant to this section, an applicant must:
3.
License application.
An applicant for a license must submit a written application to the commissioner on a form prescribed by the commissioner. The commissioner may require an applicant who has previously held a taxidermist license to provide a notarized statement indicating that the person has not failed to provide services to a customer as promised through a contractual agreement with that customer.
4.
Examination.
An applicant for a license shall appear at a time and place designated by the commissioner to be examined by means of written, practical and oral tests as the commissioner determines. The commissioner shall determine the form and content of examinations.
5.
Reexamination.
The commissioner may require a taxidermist to be reexamined if the commissioner receives a written complaint and, upon investigation, finds that the taxidermist no longer meets the qualifications to be licensed as a taxidermist. Beginning January 1, 2016, an examination is also required for any person who has not held a valid taxidermist license within the previous 3 years.
6.
License and fee.
License applicants who successfully meet the qualifications set forth in this section must be issued a license upon payment of a $77 fee for a 3-year license. This fee is in addition to the $125 application fee required for a first-time applicant and an application for general classification under department rules.
7.
Expiration and renewal of license; fees.
Prior to January 1, 2026, licenses issued pursuant to this section expire 3 years from the date of issuance unless revoked sooner. Beginning January 1, 2026, a taxidermist license entitles a person to practice the art of taxidermy through the remainder of the calendar year in which the license was issued plus 2 calendar years unless revoked sooner. A taxidermist whose license is not suspended or revoked may renew the license every 3 years upon application by the licensee accompanied by a $77 license fee.
8.
Rules.
The commissioner may adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.

Legislative History

PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B346,347 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §§III34,35 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. F, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 72, §§3, 4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 164, §24 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 308, §§11, 12 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 132, §13 (AMD).