§2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
              Transporting dogs in an open vehicle is governed by this section.
                                     
                                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
              
                  1. 
                                Definition. 
                                For the purposes of this section, "open vehicle" means a motor vehicle with a portion of the vehicle not enclosed by a top and windows or sides. "Open vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, pickup trucks and convertibles.
                                     
                                
                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
              
                  2. 
                                Restrictions. 
                                A person driving an open vehicle may not transport a dog in the open portion of that vehicle on a public way unless the dog is protected in a manner that prevents the dog from falling or jumping or being thrown from the vehicle.
                                     
                                
                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
              
                  3. 
                                Exceptions. 
                                Notwithstanding subsection 2, this section does not apply to:
                                     
                                
                
                  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
                                     
                                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
                
                  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.
                                     
                                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
                [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
              
                        SECTION HISTORY
                        
            RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).