7 M.R.S. §3954: Prohibitions on dangerous dogs and nuisance dogs

1. Prohibitions. A person may not:

A.

B. Transfer ownership of a dog determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a dangerous dog without the permission of the court, unless the transfer is to an animal control officer or an animal shelter that has a contract with a municipality to euthanize the dog for the municipality; or

C. Tether a dog determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be a dangerous dog or a nuisance dog.

2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine not to exceed $100 may be adjudged in addition to court costs.