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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 121st

CHAPTER 262
H.P. 685 - L.D. 928

An Act Regarding the Sale and Protection of Ferrets

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

     Sec. 1. 7 MRSA c. 730-A is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 730-A
FERRETS

§3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets

     1. Prohibition on sale. A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not sell or offer for sale or resale in the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition.

     2. Prohibition on importation. A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not ship or bring into the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition unless that ferret is transported with its mother.

     3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.

Effective September 13, 2003, unless otherwise indicated.

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