1. License necessary. A person operating an animal shelter as defined in section 3907 shall obtain a license from the department and is subject to rules adopted by the department. The license expires December 31st annually or in a manner consistent with the license provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, whichever is later.
2. License fee. The license fee for an animal shelter is $125.
3. Temporary placement. Facilities where animals are temporarily placed by the department are exempt from licensing requirements.
4. Conditional animal shelter license.