Maine § 6030-G. - Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6030-G. — Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6030-G.. Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal
1. No liability. The owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage or other damages resulting from or arising out of an occurrence involving an assistance animal at the dwelling unit.
2. Exceptions. Subsection 1 does not limit the liability of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents:
A. In cases of gross negligence, recklessness or intentional misconduct on the part of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents; or [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
B. When the assistance animal is owned by or in the care of the owner, lessor, sublessor, managing agent or other person having the right to sell, rent, lease or manage a dwelling unit or any of their agents. [PL 2017, c. 61, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6030-G.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6030-G. cover?
Section 6030-G. ("Injuries or property damage involving an assistance animal") 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 § 6030-G.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 6030-G. apply to my situation?
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