Maine statute

17 M.R.S. § 1044 — Tranquilizing cats and dogs

Current through First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)

Part of Subchapter 4: Euthanasia of Cats and Dogs, Maine Revised Statutes.

Full text of 17 M.R.S. § 1044

Statutory text current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025). This publication reproduces the statutory text of the Maine Revised Statutes from the Revisor of Statutes' official published files; it is not the official statutes of the State of Maine and has not been certified by the Secretary of State.

17 M.R.S. § 1044Primary source, current through the First Special Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature (current through October 1, 2025)

Prior to the euthanasia of cats and dogs, sedatives may be administered to these animals. Curariform immobilizers shall not be used on cats and dogs prior to euthanasia, except by veterinarians in extreme circumstances.

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