Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 725: MUNICIPAL DUTIES
7 §3950-B. Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock

§3950-B. Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock
1.  Written authorization.  A humane agent, animal control officer or animal shelter may authorize in writing the euthanasia of severely sick or severely injured livestock under the following conditions:  
A. The clerk or animal control officer of the municipality in which the livestock was found has been notified of the livestock's presence and a reasonable attempt to contact the owner of the livestock has been made; and   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
B. A veterinarian states in writing that given reasonable time and reasonable care the livestock's recovery from the livestock's sickness or injury is doubtful.   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Immediate euthanasia.  Notwithstanding subsection 1, paragraphs A and B, a veterinarian may authorize immediate euthanasia if, in the veterinarian's judgment, there is no possibility of recovery for severely sick or severely injured livestock.  
[PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).

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