A.__A dog being transported by a farmer or a farm employee who is engaged in agricultural activities requiring the services of a dog; or

B.__A hunting dog at a hunting site or being transported between hunting sites by a licensed hunter who is in possession of all applicable licenses and permits for the species being pursued during the legal season for that activity.

SUMMARY

This bill regulates the transportation of people and dogs in pickup trucks to ensure the safety of the passengers and animals. The bill restricts a person under 19 years of age to riding in the passenger compartment of a pickup truck, except that certain passengers are exempt from this restriction.

The bill imposes certain conditions and restrictions on the transportation of dogs in pickup trucks with certain specific exemptions. By operation of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, section 104, a violation of either of these new provisions is a traffic infraction.