Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3902 – Purposes; comprehensive program
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3902
- Act: means the Animal Welfare Act. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
- Animal: means every living, sentient creature not a human being. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's duly authorized agent. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
The primary legislative purposes of this Act are to provide for the licensing of dogs and the humane and proper treatment of animals. To ensure the humane and proper treatment of animals, the commissioner shall develop, implement and administer a comprehensive program that upholds the animal welfare laws of the State through communication, education and enforcement. [PL 2001, c. 617, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 617, §4 (AMD).