{"data":{"id":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-3938-a","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"7 M.R.S. §3938-A","heading":"Minimum age of transfer for cats and dogs","body":"A person or an animal shelter, boarding kennel, breeding kennel or grandfathered pet shop that sells, gives away or otherwise transfers ownership of a dog or cat before it has reached its 56th day of life commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged.  For purposes of this section, \"grandfathered pet shop\" has the same meaning as in section 3933.","path":["TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS","PART 9: ANIMAL WELFARE","CHAPTER 723: FACILITY LICENSES"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/7/title7sec3938-A.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:23Z","sha256":"bf765cb07710e343b42618fffbf553195cec07292c048507d6e7dcd2a07e45e3","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-3938","next":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-3939"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}