7 M.R.S. §3939-B: Violations

1. Noncompliance by new owner. If a person receiving a dog or cat from an animal shelter fails to comply with section 3939‑A, that person forfeits the sterilization deposit and commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 per animal may be adjudged.

2. Noncompliance by animal shelter. If an animal shelter fails to require a spay-neuter agreement or fails to collect a deposit as required under section 3939‑A, that animal shelter commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 per animal may be adjudged.