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.

[PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).]

Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3970-A

  • Adult: means a person who has attained the age of 18 years. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other legal entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
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.

[PL 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.

[PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).