29-A §2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085) - Maine Statutes

Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)

Chapter 19: OPERATION HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)

Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD HEADING: PL 1993, C. 683, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. B, §5 (AFF)

§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).