Maine LD1771 shifts kennel licensing authority from municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry.
Maine LD1771 changes the licensing authority for kennels from municipalities to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. This bill mandates that individuals or entities maintaining a kennel must obtain an annual kennel license from the department. It outlines specific license fees for different types of kennels and pet shops, and it establishes criteria for the department to refuse, suspend, or revoke licenses. The bill also updates definitions, licensing and recording fees, and cross-references related to facility licensing.
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