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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 131: MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES
17 §3966. Animals in food stores

Universal Citation:
17 ME Rev Stat § 3966 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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§3966. Animals in food stores

It is unlawful for any person, other than the owner or manager, to bring an animal into a store where food is sold for human consumption or into a restaurant where food is prepared and served on the premises. This section does not apply to a person requiring the services of a service animal. [2005, c. 318, §1 (AMD).]

For the purposes of this section, "service animal" has the same meaning as set forth in Title 5, section 4553, subsection 9-E, paragraph A or B. [2011, c. 369, §9 (AMD).]

SECTION HISTORY

1973, c. 625, §94 (NEW). 2005, c. 318, §1 (AMD). 2007, c. 664, §23 (AMD). 2011, c. 369, §9 (AMD).

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