Maine legal term
Kennel in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “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 “Kennel” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Kennel" means 5 or more dogs kept in a single location under one ownership for breeding, hunting, show, training, field trials, sledding, competition or exhibition purposes. (17 M.R.S. § 1011)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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