Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3983 – Possession of animals unlawfully detained
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3983
- Commissioner: means the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the commissioner's duly authorized agent. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
- Constable: means a law enforcement officer appointed by municipal officers pursuant to law. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
- Humane agent: means an employee of the department who assists in enforcing this Part. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, association or any other legal entity. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 7 Sec. 3907
The commissioner, a humane agent, sheriff, deputy sheriff, constable, police officer or person authorized to make arrests may take possession of any animals detained in violation of this chapter and may unload the animals and place them in properly equipped pens or other suitable enclosures for rest, water and feeding. The commissioner or any person taking possession pursuant to this section has a lien on the animals detained for expenses incurred for the care given. [PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 468, §25 (AMD).