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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 07. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter : Chapter 733. TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING. PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
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Title 7 - §3981. Intrastate transportation of animals
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 733: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
§3981. Intrastate transportation of animals
1. Period of confinement. No railroad, motor truck, common carrier or its receiver, trustee or lessee which transports animals within the State or
other person having the care, custody or charge of animals loaded into any such form of transportation may confine the animals
in cars, boats, vehicles or vessels of any description for a period longer than 28 consecutive hours without unloading the
animals in a humane manner, by means of a chute or tailgate of sufficient size, into properly equipped pens or other suitable
enclosures for rest, water and feeding for a period of at least 5 consecutive hours, unless prevented by storm, accident or
other unavoidable cause which cannot be anticipated or avoided by the exercise of due diligence and foresight.
In estimating the time of confinement, the time consumed in loading and unloading shall not be considered, but the time during
which the animals have been confined without such rest, food or water in a car, boat, vehicle or vessel shall be included.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
2. Extension of time for confinement. Upon the separate written request of the owner or person in custody of the shipment of animals, the time of confinement
may be extended to 36 hours.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
3. Sheep. A railroad, motor truck, common carrier or its receiver, trustee or lessee, or other person having the care, custody or
charge of sheep loaded into any such form of transportation, is not required to unload sheep in the nighttime, but, when the
time expires in the nighttime, the sheep may continue in transit to a suitable place of unloading not exceeding the maximum
limitation of 36 hours during which they may be confined.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
4. Preference of animals as freight. A railroad, motor truck and common carrier within the State shall give cars, boats, vehicles or vessels containing cattle,
sheep, swine or other animals a continuous passage in preference to other freight. Cars, boats, vehicles or vessels loaded
with animals at any station shall have precedence over all other freight.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
5. Conditions of transportation. Cars, boats, vehicles or vessels shall be sufficiently covered or boarded on the sides and ends to afford proper protection
to animals in case of storms or severe cold weather and shall be properly ventilated. A greater number of animals shall not
be loaded into any car, boat, vehicle or vessel than can stand comfortably within.
No person may transport any animal in or upon any car, boat, vehicle or vessel in a cruel or inhumane manner.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
6. Violation. Any person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $50 nor more than
$500 for every such offense may be adjudged.
[1987, c. 383, §3 (new).]
7. Construction. Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit the use of strike cages for dogs while in the lawful sport of hunting
or in training or the movement of livestock or poultry when standards of the industry are followed.
[1997, c. 690, §42 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3
(NEW).
PL 1997,
Ch. 690,
§42
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3982. Liens
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 733: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
§3982. Liens
A railroad, motor truck, common carrier or its receiver, trustee or lessee has a lien on all animals in transit for reimbursement
of penalties paid in consequence of the direction or orders of the owner or person in custody of the shipment of animals and
for all extra expenses or damages incurred in the care and protection of animals according to this chapter.
[1987, c. 383, § 3 (new).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3
(NEW).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3983. Possession of animals unlawfully detained
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 733: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
§3983. Possession of animals unlawfully detained
The commissioner, a humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer or person authorized to make arrests
may take possession of any animals detained in violation of this chapter and may unload the animals and place them in properly
equipped pens or other suitable enclosures for rest, water and feeding. The commissioner or any person taking possession
pursuant to this section has a lien on the animals detained for expenses incurred for the care given.
[1993, c. 468, §25 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§25
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3984. Enforcement of lien
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 733: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
§3984. Enforcement of lien
The commissioner or any person having a lien in accordance with section 3982 or 3983 may enforce the lien in the same manner
as enforcements of liens on personal property pursuant to Title 10, chapter 631.
[1993, c. 468, §25 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§25
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 7 - §3985. Immunity from liability
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
Chapter 733: TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS (HEADING: PL 1987, c. 383, @3 (new))
§3985. Immunity from liability
Neither the commissioner nor any person having a lien in accordance with section 3982 or 3983 is liable for the detention
of animals pursuant to this chapter.
[1993, c. 468, §25 (amd).]
Section History:
PL 1987,
Ch. 383,
§3
(NEW).
PL 1993,
Ch. 468,
§25
(AMD).
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or
interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal
advice, please consult
a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007
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