Maine legal term
Animal control officer in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Animal control officer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “Animal control officer” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Animal control officer" means the person appointed periodically by municipal officers pursuant to Title 7, chapter 725. 5. (17 M.R.S. § 1011)
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