Maine § 3919-D. - Temporary animal shelter
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3919-D. — Temporary animal shelter, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3919-D.. Temporary animal shelter
The department may temporarily impound animals within an enclosure other than a licensed animal shelter, and such an enclosure constitutes a temporary animal shelter. When animals are held at a temporary animal shelter for more than 21 days, the shelter must comply with the standards established by the department for licensed animal shelters. [PL 2007, c. 702, §7 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3919-D.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3919-D. cover?
Section 3919-D. ("Temporary animal shelter") 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 § 3919-D.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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