2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE
17 §1043. Emergency methods
Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 383, §4 (NEW)
§1043. Emergency methods
The following methods shall be used only in an emergency situation in which the safety of people or other animal life is threatened or in a situation in which the mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs cannot be implemented expeditiously and will cause undue suffering. The following methods shall not be used as a substitute for the mandatory method. [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
1. Shooting. The animal may be destroyed by shooting, provided that:
A. The animal is restrained in a humane manner; [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
B. Shooting is performed by highly skilled and trained personnel utilizing a weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce instantaneous death by a single shot; and [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
C. Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and other animals. [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
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