Me. Stat. tit. 17 § 1043

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684

Section 1043 - Emergency methods

The following methods shall be used only in an emergency situation in which the safety of people or other animal life is threatened or in a situation in which the mandatory method of euthanasia of cats and dogs cannot be implemented expeditiously and will cause undue suffering. The following methods shall not be used as a substitute for the mandatory method. [1987, c. 383, §4(NEW).]

1.Shooting. The animal may be destroyed by shooting, provided that:

A. The animal is restrained in a humane manner; [1987, c. 383, §4(NEW).]

B. Shooting is performed by highly skilled and trained personnel utilizing a weapon and ammunition of suitable caliber and other characteristics to produce instantaneous death by a single shot; and [1987, c. 383, §4(NEW).]

C. Maximum precaution is taken to protect the general public, employees and other animals. [1987, c. 383, §4(NEW).]

[1987, c. 383, §4(NEW).]

17 M.R.S. § 1043

1987, c. 383, § 4 (NEW) .