Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 203 - RULES FOR THE PARTICIPATION IN THE MAINE CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM
Section 001-203-2 - PURPOSE

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-203-2
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

The Maine Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program is intended for captive cervid herd owners to monitor for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). It requires the cooperation of the licensed owner and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. All facilities shall be inspected and licensed in accordance with 7 MRSA §1333 (captive deer) and 7 MRSA §1341 (large game shooting areas). Facility inspections and herd inventory reviews shall also be consistent with provisions defined in 9 CFR 55.23(b)(4) Responsibilities of States and enrolled herd owners (January 1, 2012).

The Maine Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance Program is consistent with the proposed US Department of Agriculture's Chronic Wasting Disease Program. At the time of the federal program adoption, the Department shall make every effort to work with herd owners, participating in the Maine program, to ensure they be included in the US Department of Agriculture's program.

The purpose of this program is to:

[] Detect existing disease or absence of infection in the Maine captive cervid populations

[] Prevent the introduction of infected cervids from other states

[] Eradicate CWD from captive cervid populations if it is found with Maine

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