7 §3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets - Maine Statutes

Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS

Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE HEADING: PL 1987, C. 383, §3 (NEW)

Chapter 730-A: BREEDING, SALE AND TRANSPORTATION OF SMALL MAMMALS HEADING: PL 2003, C. 262, §1 (NEW); 2003, C. 642, §1 (RPR)

§3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets

1. Prohibition on sale. A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not sell or offer for sale or resale in the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition.

[ 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Prohibition on importation. A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not ship or bring into the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition unless that ferret is transported with its mother.

[ 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW) .]

3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.

[ 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).