01-001-703 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 001-703-4 - Inspection for missing elephants

Each dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler and carrier shall allow, upon request and during business hours, police, officers of other law enforcement agencies with general law enforcement authority (excluding municipal agencies whose duties are limited to enforcement of local animal control regulations) or Department officials to enter his or her place of business to inspect elephants and records for the purpose of seeking elephants that are missing, under the following conditions:

(a) The police, other law officer or Department official shall furnish to the dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler or carrier a written description of the missing elephant and the name and address of its owner before making a search.

(b) The police, other law officer or Department official shall abide by all security measures required by the dealer, exhibitor, intermediate handler or carrier to prevent the spread of disease, including the use of sterile clothing, footwear, and masks where required, or to prevent the escape of an animal.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 703, § 4