Me. Stat. tit. 7 § 1807

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 1807 - Illegal vaccinations
1.Brucellosis vaccine. A person other than a licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with brucellosis vaccine. A licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with brucellosis vaccine unless:
A. The vaccine used has been approved by the commissioner; and [2001, c. 572, §36(NEW).]
B. The vaccine is administered to the animal at the age recommended by the manufacturer of the vaccine or determined by the commissioner. [2001, c. 572, §36(NEW).]

[2001, c. 572, §36(NEW).]

2.Prohibition on certain vaccines. The commissioner may prohibit a vaccination because the use of the vaccine being administered might cause the presumption that an actual disease or pathogen is present in the State.

[2001, c. 572, §36(NEW).]

3.Commissioner's discretion to vaccinate. Notwithstanding subsection 2, the commissioner may authorize any vaccination necessary to control an outbreak of a disease or to diminish the threat of an outbreak of a disease.

[2001, c. 572, §36(NEW).]

7 M.R.S. § 1807

1973, c. 42, § 1 (AMD) . 1981, c. 197, § 1 (AMD) . 2001, c. 572, § 36 (RPR) .