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2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 723: FACILITY LICENSES
7 §3938-A. Minimum age of transfer for cats and dogs

Universal Citation:
7 ME Rev Stat § 3938-A (2012 through 125th Legis)
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Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE

§3938-A. Minimum age of transfer for cats and dogs

A person or an animal shelter, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or pet shop that sells, gives away or otherwise transfers ownership of a dog or cat before it has reached its 56th day of life commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged. [2007, c. 439, §22 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

2007, c. 439, §22 (NEW).

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