§3951. Killing for assault permitted
Any person may lawfully kill a dog if necessary to protect that person, another person or a domesticated animal during the course of a sudden, unprovoked assault. [PL 1997, c. 690, §34 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 690, §34 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Chapter 727: DANGEROUS DOGS AND NUISANCE DOGS
7 §3951. Killing for assault permitted
7 §3952. Keeping a dangerous dog (REPEALED)
7 §3952-A. Keeping a dangerous dog or a nuisance dog
7 §3953. Stealing, injuring or killing dogs