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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 07. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter : Chapter 723. FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

Title 7 - §3931-A. Breeding kennels

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3931-A. Breeding kennels

1. License necessary. A person maintaining a breeding kennel, as defined in section 3907, must obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires 12 months after the date of issuance. [1995, c. 490, §10 (amd).]

2. License fees. The fee for a breeding kennel license is $75. [2003, c. 405, §16 (amd).]

3. Dog licenses. [1993, c. 468, §13 (rp).]

4. Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats that have not been neutered. A person maintaining a breeding kennel shall collect a surcharge of $25 on each cat or dog sold that has not been neutered and forward the entire surcharge to the department for deposit in the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 3910-B. [2005, c. 281, §6 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§29 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§13 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§30 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 490,
§10 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 405,
§16 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 281,
§6 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3931-B. Wolf hybrid kennel

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3931-B. Wolf hybrid kennel

The requirements of this section apply to a wolf hybrid kennel, as defined in subsection 1. A person maintaining a wolf hybrid kennel that also is a breeding kennel as defined in section 3907, subsection 8-A is also subject to the licensing requirements in section 3931-A. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "wolf hybrid kennel" means a location where one or more wolf hybrids are kept and bred. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

2. Kennel registration required. A person who operates a wolf hybrid kennel must register with the department on a form provided by the department. The form must include the name of the person operating the kennel, the mailing address and road or street address for the kennel and the number of wolf hybrids kept at the time of registration. The person who operates the kennel must submit with the registration form proof that each wolf hybrid has been permanently identified in accordance with section 3921-A. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

3. Permanent identification of offspring; record of transfer. A person operating a wolf hybrid kennel shall have the offspring of a wolf hybrid permanently identified prior to transferring ownership or care of the animal. When a wolf hybrid is sold, given away or exchanged or ownership or care of the wolf hybrid is otherwise transferred, the person operating the wolf hybrid kennel must notify the department of the transfer and provide the name and address of the person accepting transfer of the wolf hybrid. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

4. Inspection and quarantine. A wolf hybrid kennel is subject to inspection and quarantine in accordance with section 3936, subsection 1. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

5. Violation. A person who operates a wolf hybrid kennel who fails to comply with the provisions of this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $1,000 may be adjudged. [2001, c. 129, §4 (new).]

Section History:
PL 2001,
Ch. 129,
§4 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3931. Kennels (REPEALED)

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3931. Kennels (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§28 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§29 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3932-A. Animal shelters

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3932-A. Animal shelters

1. License necessary. A person operating an animal shelter as defined in section 3907 shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later. [1993, c. 657, §33 (new).]

2. License fee. The license fee for an animal shelter is $100. [2003, c. 405, §18 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§33 (NEW).
PL 2003,
Ch. 405,
§18 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3932. Boarding kennels

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3932. Boarding kennels

1. License necessary. A person maintaining a boarding kennel, as defined in section 3907, shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later. [1993, c. 657, §31 (amd).]

2. License fees. The fee for a boarding kennel license is $75. [2003, c. 405, §17 (amd).]

3. Dog licenses. [1993, c. 657, §32 (rp).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§30 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§31,32 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 405,
§17 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3933. Pet shops

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3933. Pet shops

1. License necessary. A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907, shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later. [1993, c. 657, §34 (amd).]

2. License fees. The fee for a pet shop license is $150. [2003, c. 405, §19 (amd).]

3. Records. A person maintaining a pet shop, as defined in section 3907, shall keep a record of each animal received by the pet shop, except for mice and fish. The record must include the name and address of the person or company from whom the animal was received and the name and address of the person buying or otherwise acquiring the animal from the pet shop. The record must be kept on file for a period of 2 years following the sale or other disposition of the animal by the pet shop. [2003, c. 350, §1 (new).]

4. Surcharge on sale of dogs and cats that have not been neutered. A person maintaining a pet shop shall collect a surcharge of $25 on each cat or dog sold that has not been neutered and forward the entire surcharge to the department for deposit in the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund established under section 3910-B. [2005, c. 281, §7 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§31 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§34 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 350,
§1 (AMD).
PL 2003,
Ch. 405,
§19 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 281,
§7 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3934. Exemption from licensure (REPEALED)

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3934. Exemption from licensure (REPEALED)

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§32 (RP ).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3935-A. Late fees

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3935-A. Late fees

A person maintaining a facility required to be licensed under this chapter shall pay a late fee equal to 50% of the required license fee if that person fails to renew a license within 30 days of that license's expiration date. The late fee must be deposited in the Animal Welfare Fund established in section 3906-B. [2005, c. 422, §9 (new).]

Section History:
PL 2005,
Ch. 422,
§9 (NEW).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3935. License prohibited

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3935. License prohibited

The department may not issue a license to maintain a boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop to a person who, within the 5 years previous to the application for the license, has been convicted of a criminal violation under Title 17, chapter 42, or under a criminal law involving cruelty to animals that is no longer in effect, or within 2 years previous to the application for the license, has been adjudicated of a civil violation for cruelty to animals under chapter 739. [2005, c. 422, §8 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§14 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§35 (AMD).
PL 2005,
Ch. 422,
§8 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3936. Inspection and quarantine

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3936. Inspection and quarantine

1. Inspection and quarantine. The commissioner, a state humane agent, a veterinarian employed by the State or a licensed veterinarian at the direction of the commissioner may, at any reasonable time, enter an animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop and make examinations and conduct any recognized tests for the existence of contagious or infectious diseases or conditions. If the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop is also used for human habitation, the person authorized to make examinations and conduct tests must be escorted by the owner, or the owner's agent, of the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop and the examinations and tests may be made only in those portions of the premises used as an animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop. The commissioner may inspect animal shelters, kennels, boarding kennels, breeding kennels and pet shops in accordance with the sanitation and health rules established by the department and for compliance with laws and rules, including licensing and permitting requirements, of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pertaining to wildlife importation and possession. In conducting inspections, measures established by the department through rulemaking must be used to prevent the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II-A. A veterinarian employed by the State or any licensed veterinarian may quarantine the animal shelter, kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop, in person or by registered mail, and the quarantine must be maintained as long as the department determines necessary. The decision and order for this quarantine is not considered a licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. The commissioner shall promptly notify the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife of violations. [1997, c. 690, §24 (amd).]

2. Suspension of license. The District Court, upon complaint of the commissioner, the Attorney General or the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, may revoke or suspend a kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop license if a person maintaining the kennel, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop violates any quarantine or maintains animals contrary to the rules adopted by the department, fails to keep records required by the department or violates any provision of the laws or rules of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pertaining to wildlife importation and possession. [1993, c. 89, §1 (amd); 1999, c. 547, Pt. B, §78 (amd); §80 (aff).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1991,
Ch. 779,
§33 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 89,
§1 (AMD).
PL 1995,
Ch. 490,
§11 (AMD).
PL 1997,
Ch. 690,
§24 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 547,
§B78 (AMD).
PL 1999,
Ch. 547,
§B80 (AFF).
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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3937. Investigation

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3937. Investigation

Upon written complaint made to the commissioner by any person alleging violation of this chapter, or any of the rules of the chapter by any licensee, the commissioner shall cause an investigation to be made upon matters related in the complaint. [1993, c. 468, §25 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§25 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3938. Violation

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3938. Violation

A person maintaining an animal shelter, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop without having obtained a license, or after a license has been revoked or suspended, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than $200 a day may be adjudged. [1993, c. 657, §36 (amd).]

Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3 (NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§14 (AMD).
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§36 (AMD).
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3939. Dog licenses

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new); 1993, c. 657, @28 (rpr))

§3939. Dog licenses

Nothing in this chapter may be construed to exempt licensed facilities from the license requirements of chapter 721. [1993, c. 657, §37 (new).]

Section History:
PL 1993,
Ch. 657,
§37 (NEW).
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