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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE
17 §1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
17 ME Rev Stat § 1044 (2012 through 125th Legis) What's This?
Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 383, §4 (NEW)
§1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
Prior to the euthanasia of cats and dogs, sedatives may be administered to these animals. Curariform immobilizers shall not be used on cats and dogs prior to euthanasia, except by veterinarians in extreme circumstances. [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
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