2017 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 19: OPERATION
Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD
29-A §2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
§2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
Transporting dogs in an open vehicle is governed by this section. [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, "open vehicle" means a motor vehicle with a portion of the vehicle not enclosed by a top and windows or sides. "Open vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, pickup trucks and convertibles.
[ RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL) .]
2. Restrictions. A person driving an open vehicle may not transport a dog in the open portion of that vehicle on a public way unless the dog is protected in a manner that prevents the dog from falling or jumping or being thrown from the vehicle.
[ RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL) .]
3. Exceptions. Notwithstanding subsection 2, this section does not apply to:
A. A dog being transported by a farmer or a farm employee who is engaged in agricultural activities requiring the services of a dog; or [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
B. A hunting dog at a hunting site or being transported between hunting sites by a licensed hunter who is in possession of all applicable licenses and permits for the species being pursued during the legal season for that activity. [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
[ RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL) .]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).
