§ 7 §3921-B — Prohibition on keeping a wolf hybrid; exception

Maine § 7 §3921-B

• Jurisdiction: Maine
• Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
• Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE
• Ch. 721: DOG LICENSES

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Prohibition.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a person may not keep a wolf hybrid in the State unless that person holds a valid permit to possess wildlife in captivity issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife under Title 12, section 12152.
2.
Exception.
A person keeping a wolf hybrid as a pet and in compliance with all applicable provisions in this Part on June 1, 2011 may continue to keep that wolf hybrid as long as the following conditions are met:
3.
Restrictions on transfer.
A person keeping a wolf hybrid under subsection 2 may transfer ownership of the wolf hybrid to a person:
4.
Duty to report death.
The owner of a wolf hybrid kept under subsection 2 shall notify the department of the wolf hybrid's death on a form prescribed by the department within 30 days of the wolf hybrid's death.
5.
Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $2,500 may be adjudged.

Legislative History

PL 2011, c. 100, §10 (NEW).