Maine § 3950-B. - Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 3950-B. — Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3950-B.. Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock
1. Written authorization. A humane agent, animal control officer or animal shelter may authorize in writing the euthanasia of severely sick or severely injured livestock under the following conditions:
A. The clerk or animal control officer of the municipality in which the livestock was found has been notified of the livestock's presence and a reasonable attempt to contact the owner of the livestock has been made; and [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
B. A veterinarian states in writing that given reasonable time and reasonable care the livestock's recovery from the livestock's sickness or injury is doubtful. [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]
2. Immediate euthanasia. Notwithstanding subsection 1, paragraphs A and B, a veterinarian may authorize immediate euthanasia if, in the veterinarian's judgment, there is no possibility of recovery for severely sick or severely injured livestock.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 3950-B.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 3950-B. cover?
Section 3950-B. ("Euthanasia for severely sick or severely injured livestock") 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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