Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 211 - RULES FOR THE DISPOSAL OF ANIMAL CARCASSES
Section 001-211-6 - EXEMPTIONS
Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-211-6
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Noncommercial pet owners burying or composting their own small animal pets (for example: dogs, cats, birds or fish) on their own land are exempt from these rules.
2. Farm operations or other regulated facilities or individuals, disposing of 500 lbs. per year or less of animal carcasses or offal, by burial or composting, are exempt from the requirements in Section 7.2.E(3) and shall meet the requirements in Sections 8.2 and 8.3 for procedures for small volumes.
3. Individuals disposing of no more than one large (or two medium size) animal(s) per year are exempt from Sections 7.2.E(3) and shall meet the requirements in Sections 8.2 and 8.4.
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