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17 §1043. Emergency methods

17 ME Rev Stat § 1043 (2019) (N/A)
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§1043. Emergency methods

The following methods shall be used only in an emergency situation in which the safety of people or other animal life is threatened or in a situation in which the mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs cannot be implemented expeditiously and will cause undue suffering. The following methods shall not be used as a substitute for the mandatory method.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

1.  Shooting.  The animal may be destroyed by shooting, provided that:

A. The animal is restrained in a humane manner;   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

B. Shooting is performed by highly skilled and trained personnel utilizing a weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce instantaneous death by a single shot; and   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

C. Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and other animals.   [PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

[PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1987, c. 383, §4 (NEW).

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