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.
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 7, § 3902
Purposes; comprehensive program
Known as the Animal Welfare Act
The act spans §§ 3901 to 3910-C (17 sections).
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW)
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