§1901. State of Maine Animal Response Team The commissioner shall develop a State of Maine Animal Response Team, referred to in this section as 'the team,' to support a unifying network that protects human and animal health through preparation, response and recovery for animal emergencies in the State. The team shall facilitate a prompt, coordinated and effective response to a natural or human‑made disaster affecting animals; decrease the health and safety threat to humans and animals during animal emergencies; and minimize the economic and environmental impacts of animal emergencies. Response activities include but are not limited to providing adequate care for animals taken into custody by the State. [PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 146, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. U, §1 (AMD).
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