LD528

An Act to Address the Rise in Rabies in Animals by Appointing Certified Rabies Vaccine Administrators

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Maine LD528 establishes a program to appoint certified rabies vaccinators in each county to administer rabies vaccines to animals.

Maine LD528 creates a program for the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to appoint certified rabies vaccinators in each county. These vaccinators will administer rabies vaccines to animals. The commissioner must develop a training program for these vaccinators, which includes proper storage and administration of rabies vaccines. The bill also mandates that the commissioner adopt rules for the appointment and certification of these vaccinators. Animal shelters can request that staff members be appointed as certified vaccinators.

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Mar 13, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.