Maine § 1802. - Condemnation of diseased animals
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1802. — Condemnation of diseased animals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1802.. Condemnation of diseased animals
The commissioner may, when the commissioner considers it necessary, condemn and take possession of diseased or exposed domestic animals, or domestic animals suspected of being diseased or exposed, for diagnostic purposes, and may pay the owner for the same, health, condition and market value being considered. This condemnation may not be considered licensing or an adjudicatory proceeding, as defined by the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §128 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1802.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1802. cover?
Section 1802. ("Condemnation of diseased animals") 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.
How do I cite Maine § 1802.?
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