LD2081

An Act to Provide Health Care Cost Reimbursement for Retired Law Enforcement Canines

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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.

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 9

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 6

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.

Apr 2

Senate

READ ONCE.