CHAPTER 262

H.P. 685 - L.D. 928

An Act Regarding the Sale and Protection of Ferrets

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 7 MRSA c. 730-A is enacted to read:

CHAPTER 730-A

FERRETS

§3970-A.__Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets

1. Prohibition on sale.__A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not sell or offer for sale or resale in the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition.

2. Prohibition on importation.__A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not ship or bring into the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition unless that ferret is transported with its mother.

3. Penalty.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.