Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
017 - MAINE STATE HARNESS RACING COMMISSION
Chapter 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Section 017-1-19 - Euthanized Horses

Whenever it becomes necessary to euthanize a horse while on the grounds of a licensed racetrack, euthanasia shall be accomplished in the manner prescribed by the Commission Veterinarian. If the Commission Veterinarian is on duty at that track, the Commission Veterinarian shall perform the euthanasia. The act of euthanasia whenever possible shall not take place in view of the public. The permission of the owner or his agent must be obtained before the horse is euthanized. If the owner or his agent are unavailable, the horse may be euthanized if necessary in cases of inhumane suffering.