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H.P. 759 - L.D. 1106
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 7 MRSA §1751, first ¶, as amended by PL 1977, c. 78, §29, is further amended to read:
As used in this chapter and chapters 201, 202, 202-A, 207, 301
, 303and 305, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following wordsshallhave the following meanings:.Sec. 2. 7 MRSA c. 307 is enacted to read:
CHAPTER 307
STATE OF MAINE ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM
§1901. State of Maine Animal Response Team
The commissioner shall develop a State of Maine Animal Response Team, referred to in this section as "the team," to support a unifying network that protects human and animal health through preparation, response and recovery for animal emergencies in the State. The team shall facilitate a prompt, coordinated and effective response to a natural or man-made disaster affecting animals; decrease the health and safety threat to humans and animals during animal emergencies; and minimize the economic and environmental impacts of animal emergencies.
§1902. State of Maine Animal Response Team Fund
The Treasurer of State shall establish a separate account known as the State of Maine Animal Response Team Fund. This fund does not lapse but must be carried forward. The commissioner may accept money from any public or private source for deposit into the fund. The fund may be used to pay costs associated with the administration and activities undertaken by the State of Maine Animal Response Team in accordance with section 1901.
Sec. 3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND RURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF
Animal Health and Industry 0394
Initiative: Provides initial allocations for the State of Maine Animal Response Team Fund.
OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS 2005-06 2006-07
All Other $500 $500
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OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE
FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500
Effective September 17, 2005.
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