Maine § 1562. - Depositing of dead animal where nuisance
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1562. — Depositing of dead animal where nuisance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1562.. Depositing of dead animal where nuisance
Whoever personally or through the agency of another leaves or deposits the carcass of a dead horse, cow, sheep, hog or of any domestic animals or domestic fowl or parts thereof in any place where it may cause a nuisance shall, upon receiving a notice to that effect from the local health officer, promptly remove, bury or otherwise dispose of such carcass. If the person fails to do so within such time as may be prescribed by the local health officer, and in such manner as may be satisfactory to the health officer, the person must be punished by a fine of not less than $10 nor more than $100 or by imprisonment for not more than 3 months. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §94 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1562.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1562. cover?
Section 1562. ("Depositing of dead animal where nuisance") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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