Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - MAINE MILK COMMISSION
Chapter 211 - RULES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL CARCASSES
Section 001-211-3 - VIOLATIONS
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. Unlawful Disposal
It is unlawful to dispose of domestic animal carcasses and slaughterhouse wastes (offal) except in accordance with these rules.
2. Enforcement
Failure to comply with these rules may result in enforcement actions taken by the Commissioner. These actions may include but not be limited to:
3. Penalties
The following penalties may be assessed for violations of these rules. The penalty to be applied shall depend on its applicability to the specific situation.
Animal Health Law Penalty section (7 MRS § 1706 ) Penalty - A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $500 per day for each violation may be adjudged, except that the total of the fines may not exceed $50,000 (Applies to anyone who violates the animal disease control laws or rules, including these rules).
Maine Agriculture Protection Act Penalty section (7 MRS§ 158 ) Failure to Adopt Best Management Practices - Failure to apply best management practices in accordance with this chapter constitutes a separate civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000, together with an additional fine of up to $250 per day for every day that the violation continues, may be adjudged (Applies to a commercial farm, commercial farm operation or agricultural composting operation).
4. Complaints
Where applicable, complaint investigations associated with activities covered under these rules may be conducted using the protocols set out in 01-001 Chapter 10 Rules for the Agricultural Compliance Program.