Maine § 1901. - State of Maine Animal Response Team
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1901. — State of Maine Animal Response Team, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1901.. State of Maine Animal Response Team
The commissioner shall develop a State of Maine Animal Response Team, referred to in this section as "the team," to support a unifying network that protects human and animal health through preparation, response and recovery for animal emergencies in the State. The team shall facilitate a prompt, coordinated and effective response to a natural or human‑made disaster affecting animals; decrease the health and safety threat to humans and animals during animal emergencies; and minimize the economic and environmental impacts of animal emergencies. Response activities include but are not limited to providing adequate care for animals taken into custody by the State. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1901.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1901. cover?
Section 1901. ("State of Maine Animal Response Team") 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 § 1901.?
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