Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 204 - RULE FOR THE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR FARMED CERVIDS
Section 001-204-1 - DEFINITIONS
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
The following terms have the following meanings:
A. Department: The Department of Agriculture, Food & Rural Resources.
B. Cervids: All members of the cervidae family and hybrids including but not limited to elk, caribou, reindeer, and related species as specified by the Commissioner in accordance with 7 M.R.S.A. §1333(1)(A).
C. License: A license means a certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Division of Animal Health and Industry authorizing the holder to propagate, possess, purchase or sell cervids. Licenses are issued for a 12-month period.
D. Livestock Dealer's License: A certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, Division of Animal Health & Industry, authorizing the holder to resell domestic livestock or act as an agent for the sale of domestic livestock in the State of Maine.
E. Established License Holder: An established license holder means an individual, who as of June 30, 2006, held a valid license to propagate, possess, purchase or sell cervids.