09-137 C.M.R. ch. 7, § 03 - Governing Agencies
1. The Maine Department
of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: (the "department") regulates the
importation, possession, propagation, research, rehabilitation and exhibition
of wildlife in accordance with
12 M.R.S.
§12152, has authority to regulate the
possession of wildlife in captivity in the state.
2. The Maine Department of Marine Resources:
has lead management authority for marine mammals, marine turtles, marine
fishes, and marine invertebrates and regulates the importation of marine
organisms and diadromous fishes if they are intended for introduction into the
coastal waters or marine environment of the state pursuant to
12 M.R.S.
§6701.
3. The Maine Department of Agriculture,
Conservation and Forestry: in accordance with Title 7 M.R.S. Part 9 has
authority to regulate licensing of pet shops, animal shelters, agricultural
fairs and commercial large game shooting areas.
4. The United States Department of
Agriculture: in accordance with 7 U.S. Code Chapter 54 has federal authority to
regulate transportation, sale, and handling of certain animals and requires
anyone wishing to conduct activities with wildlife in a manner regulated under
the Animal Welfare Act to hold a valid and current USDA License.
5. The United States Fish and Wildlife
Service: in accordance with 022 FW 1.1, the USFWS is responsible for
conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish and wildlife and their habitats for
the continuing benefit of the American people through federal programs relating
to migratory birds, endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and marine
mammals, and inland sport fisheries.
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