{"data":{"id":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-4163","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"7 M.R.S. §4163","heading":"Dog or cat vendor's license","body":"A person may not advertise for sale, sell or exchange for value more than one cat or dog under the age of 6 months in a 12-month period unless that person has a valid animal shelter, kennel or breeding kennel license or a valid vendor's license issued under this section.\n1.  Vendor's license; fee.  A person may apply for a vendor's license by completing and submitting to the department an application form provided by the department. Upon receipt of a completed application, the department shall issue a vendor's license and an identifying license number that is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of issuance.  A person is entitled to one vendor's license in a 12-month period at no charge.  A fee of $25 must be submitted with each additional application for a vendor's license within a 12-month period.\n2.  Advertising.  A person possessing a vendor's license issued under this section must include that vendor's license number in any form of advertising, brochure or sign that announces the availability of a dog or cat for sale or exchange.  The vendor's name and license number must be provided to a person purchasing or otherwise receiving a dog or cat from the vendor.\n3.  Violation.  A person who fails to comply with this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $200 may be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.","path":["TITLE 7: AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS","PART 9: ANIMAL WELFARE","CHAPTER 745: SALE OF DOGS AND CATS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/7/title7sec4163.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:23Z","sha256":"f43b2fd75351c7f0f43130808c0eda76aafc5896fa2100709c9aa6b62858ed5c","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-4162","next":"us-me/7-m.r.s.-4201"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}