Maine § 1818. - Disposal of dead poultry
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1818. — Disposal of dead poultry, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1818.. Disposal of dead poultry
The owner, occupant or person in possession of any premises wherein poultry or poultry products are raised for sale or processing shall maintain, or have access to, adequate disposal facilities for the sanitary disposal of dead poultry resulting from such poultry operations, and all poultry dying on such premises shall be disposed of by means of such disposal facilities. Such facilities shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with standards and regulations to be promulgated by the commissioner in a manner consistent with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. [PL 1977, c. 694, §129 (AMD).]
It shall be illegal to keep or deposit any dead poultry on any premises or places where wild birds or animals have access to them. Public or private dumps are not considered to be proper disposal areas.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1818.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1818. cover?
Section 1818. ("Disposal of dead poultry") 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 § 1818.?
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