Maine § 1759. - Vehicle detainment and inspection
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1759. — Vehicle detainment and inspection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1759.. Vehicle detainment and inspection
If the commissioner has sufficient reason to believe that a contagious or infectious animal disease that is classified as reportable under section 1801 or a pathogen that is classified as reportable under section 1801 has been or may be introduced into the State, the commissioner may stop and inspect vehicles transporting domestic animals or poultry to ensure that biosecurity procedures, including cleaning and disinfection, outlined by the United States Department of Agriculture have been adhered to and that importation certification documents are in order. [PL 2001, c. 572, §31 (NEW).]
An incoming vehicle may be refused entry into the State and an outgoing vehicle may be detained within the State until any necessary inspection or disinfection has been performed or any required evidence of inspection or disinfection has been received by the commissioner. [PL 2001, c. 572, §31 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1759.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1759. cover?
Section 1759. ("Vehicle detainment and inspection") 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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