State Codes and Statutes
Statutes > Maine > Title17 > Title17ch42sec0 > Title17sec1044Title 17: CRIMES
Chapter 42: ANIMAL WELFARE HEADING: PL 1987, C. 383, §4 (NEW); 1999, C. 254, §16 (RPR)
Subchapter 4: EUTHANASIA OF CATS AND DOGS HEADING: PL 1987, C. 383, §4 (NEW)
§1044. Tranquilizing cats and dogs
Prior to the euthanasia of cats and dogs, sedatives may be administered to these animals. Curariform immobilizers shall not be used on cats and dogs prior to euthanasia, except by veterinarians in extreme circumstances. [1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).
