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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 720: RABIES PREVENTION AND SHELTER PROVISIONS
7 §3919. Seizure of stray cats

Universal Citation:
7 ME Rev Stat § 3919 (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE

§3919. Seizure of stray cats

1. Definition. For the purposes of this chapter, a "stray cat" means a cat on the premises of a person other than the owner of the cat, without the consent of the owner or occupant of the premises, on a public street or on other public property, except under the physical control of the owner.

[ 2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW) .]

2. Seizure by animal control officer. An animal control officer or person acting in that capacity may seize a stray cat and deliver it to an animal shelter as provided for in section 3919-A or to the owner, if the owner is known. If ownership can not be established, such a cat may be handled as a homeless cat for the purpose of acceptance and disposition by an animal shelter.

[ 2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW) .]

3. Person finding stray cat. A person finding a stray cat and not knowing the owner or residence of the cat may take that cat to the animal shelter designated by the municipality in which the cat was found.

[ 2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2001, c. 363, §3 (NEW).

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