Maine § 4163. - Dog or cat vendor's license
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 4163. — Dog or cat vendor's license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4163.. Dog or cat vendor's license
A person may not advertise for sale, sell or exchange for value more than one cat or dog under the age of 6 months in a 12-month period unless that person has a valid animal shelter, kennel or breeding kennel license or a valid vendor's license issued under this section. [PL 2019, c. 544, §8 (AMD).]
1. Vendor's license; fee. A person may apply for a vendor's license by completing and submitting to the department an application form provided by the department. Upon receipt of a completed application, the department shall issue a vendor's license and an identifying license number that is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance. A person is entitled to one vendor's license in a 12-month period at no charge. A fee of $25 must be submitted with each additional application for a vendor's license within a 12-month period.
2. Advertising. A person possessing a vendor's license issued under this section must include that vendor's license number in any form of advertising, brochure or sign that announces the availability of a dog or cat for sale or exchange. The vendor's name and license number must be provided to a person purchasing or otherwise receiving a dog or cat from the vendor.
3. Violation. A person who fails to comply with this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 4163.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 4163. cover?
Section 4163. ("Dog or cat vendor's license") 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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