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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve requires the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to adopt rules that set standards for animal rescue entities, including but not limited to dog rescue operations, that specify staff-to-animal ratios and that govern animals that are returned multiple times and resold or placed in multiple homes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to create new regulations for animal rescue entities, particularly focusing on dog rescue operations. The proposed rules will establish specific standards, including mandating staff-to-animal ratios and creating guidelines for handling animals that are repeatedly returned, resold, or rehomed. These rules will be classified as "routine technical rules" under Maine state law, which typically means they will go through a standard administrative rulemaking process that allows for public comment and review. The goal of the bill appears to be improving oversight and ensuring better care and management of animals in rescue settings by creating more consistent and structured protocols for animal rescue organizations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Chad Perkins (R)*,
Mark Babin (R),
Scott Cyrway (R),
Mathew McIntyre (R),
Arthur Mingo (R),
Bob Nutting (R),
Jim White (R),
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Mar 20, 2025 (on 03/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=498&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0327&item=1&snum=132 |
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