Establishes a fund to reimburse veterinary expenses for retired law enforcement canines in Maine.

This bill creates the Retired Law Enforcement K-9 Health Care Fund, administered by the Department of Public Safety, to reimburse up to $5,000 for veterinary expenses for eligible retired law enforcement canines. To qualify, a canine must be retired and not in active service with any state or local law enforcement agency. The fund is financed by appropriations, private donations, grants, and fees. Reimbursement is limited to $5,000 per canine for its lifetime, subject to available appropriations.

Establishes a fund to reimburse veterinary expenses for retired law enforcement canines in Maine.

This bill creates the Retired Law Enforcement K-9 Health Care Fund, administered by the Department of Public Safety, to reimburse up to $5,000 for veterinary expenses for eligible retired law enforcement canines. To qualify, a canine must be retired and not in active service with any state or local law enforcement agency. The fund is financed by appropriations, private donations, grants, and fees. Reimbursement is limited to $5,000 per canine for its lifetime, subject to available appropriations.