Maine Statutes
§ 17 §1025 — Handling of animals seized or held
Maine § 17 §1025
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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 17, § 17 §1025 (2026).
Text
1.Handling of animals.
No humane agent, animal control officer, animal shelter, pound, animal care center, humane society or veterinarian and anyone acting under their authority and having possession of any animal by reason of his office may:
2.Livestock.
Livestock to be sold at public auction is exempt from this section.
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Legislative History
PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
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Bluebook (online)
Maine § 17 §1025, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/me/17%20%C2%A71025.