Sec. 8. 7 MRSA §3910-B, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2005, c. 281, §5, is further amended to read:

1. Establishment. There is established the Companion Animal Sterilization Fund, an interest-bearing account, referred to in this section as "the fund." The fund receives money deposited by the Treasurer of State pursuant to Title 36, section 5284-A, revenues generated in accordance with this section, all revenue from the surcharges collected under section 3931-A, subsection 4 and section 3933, subsection 4, money transferred from the Animal Welfare Fund in accordance with section 3906-B, subsection 2 and any money contributed voluntarily to the fund. All money deposited in the fund and the earnings on that money remain in the fund to be used for the spaying or neutering of companion animals owned by persons meeting income limit standards and for the necessary administrative and personnel costs associated with the management of the fund and may not be deposited in the General Fund or any other fund except as specifically provided by law.

Sec. 9. 7 MRSA §3931-A, sub-§4, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 281, §6, is repealed.

Sec. 10. 7 MRSA §4019 is enacted to read:

§4019.__Endangerment

1.__Endangerment.__A person is guilty of endangering the welfare of a companion animal or companion livestock if that person:

A.__Knowingly or recklessly acts in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical welfare of a companion animal or companion livestock; or

B.__Is an owner or keeper legally charged with the care or custody of a companion animal or companion livestock and fails or refuses to exercise reasonable diligence, care or control in any action that places in jeopardy the physical well-being of the companion animal or companion livestock.

2.__Husbandry practices excepted.__This section may not be construed to prohibit normal and accepted practices of animal husbandry.