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Boarding kennel in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Boarding kennel” 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 “Boarding kennel” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Boarding kennel" means any place, building, tract of land, abode or vehicle in or on which privately owned animals are kept for their owners in return for a fee. 8-A. (17 M.R.S. § 1011)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.