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7 M.R.S. § 4011 Cruelty to animals
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1. Cruelty to animals. Except as provided in subsection 1‑A, a person, including an owner or the owner's agent, is guilty of cruelty to animals if that person: A. Kills or attempts to kill any animal belonging to another person without the consent of the owner or without legal pr…
7 M.R.S. § 4012 Cruelty to birds
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1. Cruelty to birds. A person is guilty of cruelty to birds if that person: A. Keeps or uses any live pigeon, fowl or other bird for a target or to be shot at, either for amusement or as a test of skill in marksmanship; [PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).] B. Shoots at any bird or is pre…
7 M.R.S. § 4013 Necessary sustenance
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No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with a sufficient supply of food and water as prescribed in this section. [PL 1987, c. 383, §3 (NEW).] 1. Food. The food shall be of sufficient quantity and quality to maintain al…
7 M.R.S. § 4014 Necessary medical attention
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No person owning or responsible for confining or impounding any animal may fail to supply the animal with necessary medical attention when the animal is or has been suffering from illness, injury, disease, excessive parasitism or malformed or overgrown hoof.