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2011 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 305: ERADICATION OF DISEASES
7 §1802. Condemnation of diseased animals

Universal Citation:
7 ME Rev Stat § 1802 (2011 through 125th Legis)
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Part 4: LIVESTOCK DISEASE CONTROL

§1802. Condemnation of diseased animals

The commissioner may, when he deems it necessary, condemn and take possession of diseased or exposed domestic animals, or domestic animals suspected of being diseased or exposed, for diagnostic purposes, and may pay the owner for the same, health, condition and market value being considered. This condemnation shall not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [1977, c. 694, §123 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 694, §123 (AMD).

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