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§3970
Title 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part 9: ANIMAL WELFARE
Chapter 730-A: BREEDING, SALE AND TRANSPORTATION OF SMALL MAMMALS
§3970-B

§3970-A. Sale and importation of juvenile ferrets

1.  Prohibition on sale.  A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not sell or offer for sale or resale in the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition.  
[PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibition on importation.  A person, firm, corporation or other business entity may not ship or bring into the State any ferret that is less than 8 weeks of age as determined by examination for adult canine dentition unless that ferret is transported with its mother.  
[PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 per violation may be adjudged.  
[PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 262, §1 (NEW).
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