Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 226 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF CERTAIN SUBSTANCES TO ANIMALS ENTERED IN PULLING COMPETITIONS
Section 001-226-2 - PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SAMPLES
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. An Agent may test any animal which has been entered into an event as described in 7 M.R.S. §96.
2. Blood samples will be collected only by an Agent. that is a licensed veterinarian.
3. The owner and/or driver of the animal whose specimen is being taken must observe the specimen as it is being taken, the sample as it is sealed, identification and security of the sample and sign required documents to affirm that the person observed the specimen collection, sealing, identification and security of that sample.
4. The sample will be reasonably secured to prevent tampering from the time the sample is taken until that sample is delivered to an approved laboratory.
