Sec. 19. 7 MRSA §3950-A, 2nd, 3rd and 4th ¶¶, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 383, §3 and amended by PL 1993, c. 468, §25, are further amended to read:

The commissioner chief humane agent, at its the agent's own instance or upon written complaint made to it the agent by any person, shall investigate any alleged refusal or neglect of duty by any municipal officer.

The commissioner chief humane agent shall direct proceedings, actions and prosecutions to be instituted to enforce all laws relating to animals and to the liability of municipal officers and their agents for failure, neglect or refusal to comply with the laws relating to animals.

The Attorney General and district attorneys, upon the commissioner's chief humane agent's written request, shall institute such legal proceedings as may be necessary to carry out this section.

Sec. 21. 7 MRSA §3971, sub-§§3 and 4, as amended by PL 1993, c. 468, §25, are further amended to read:

3. Standards of treatment. Any animal whose use is permitted under this section shall must be treated in accordance with the ethical and humane standards promulgated adopted by the commissioner chief humane agent pursuant to the rule-making provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, after consultation with representative groups in the State having an interest or expertise in the field of animal welfare, biology and education.

4. Enforcement. The commissioner chief humane agent shall enforce this section in consultation with the Commissioner of Education.

Sec. 22. 7 MRSA §§3983, 3984 and 3985, as enacted by PL 1983, c. 383, §3 and amended by PL 1993, c. 468, §25, are further amended to read:

§3983. Possession of animals unlawfully detained