Maine has three separate kennel licenses, and many people are unsure which one applies to their situation. Because all three come from the state and […]
Category: Maine Laws
State Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932-B)
Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine law now requires a state kennel license for anyone keeping […]
Breeding Kennels (7 § 3931-A)
Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine law requires a breeding kennel license for anyone operating a […]
Dogs at Large (7 § 3911)
Maine law makes it unlawful for any dog, licensed or unlicensed, to be at large, except when used for hunting. As your Animal Control Officer, […]
Rabies Vaccination (7 § 3916)
Maine law requires rabies vaccination for all cats and dogs over 3 months of age. Because rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear, this […]
Animal Cruelty (7 § 4011)
Maine animal cruelty laws protect animals from abuse, neglect, and inhumane treatment. Under Maine Title 7, Chapter 739, animal cruelty is a civil violation with […]
Dog Licensing (7 § 3921)
Maine law requires every dog over 6 months of age to be licensed in the municipality where it is kept. Dog licensing is one of […]
Dangerous Dogs (7 § 3952)
Maine law under Chapter 727 establishes the process for handling dogs determined by a court to be dangerous or nuisance dogs. Because dangerous dog cases […]
Stray Cats and Small Animals in Maine
Stray Cats and Small Animals in Maine (7 § 3919) Maine law under 7§3919 establishes how animal control officers and the public handle stray cats […]
Boarding Kennel License Requirements in Maine (7 § 3932)
Not sure which kennel license applies to you? See the Maine Kennel License Guide. Maine law requires a boarding kennel license for anyone keeping other […]