C. From a veterinary licensing agent in accordance with section 3923-F.; or

Sec. 8. 7 MRSA §3922, sub-§1, ¶D is enacted to read:

D.__From the Internet on-line dog licensing project, if applicable, in accordance with section 3923-G.

Sec. 9. 7 MRSA §3923-A, sub-§§1 and 2, as amended by PL 2001, c. 422, §8, are further amended to read:

1. Dogs capable of producing young. A dog 6 months of age or older is considered capable of producing young unless certification under subsection 2 is provided.__The owner or keeper of a dog capable of producing young shall pay a fee of $7.50 $20.00 to the municipal clerk or to a veterinary licensing agent for each dog 6 months of age or older and capable of producing young. A dog is considered capable of producing young unless certification under subsection 2 is provided.

The municipal clerk or veterinary licensing agent recording the transaction shall retain a $1 as a recording fee.__A veterinary licensing agent shall transfer the balance of the fee to the municipal clerk.__The municipality shall deposit $3 into the municipality's animal welfare account established in accordance with section 3945 and pay the remaining $6.50 $16.00 to the department for deposit in the Animal Welfare Fund.

2. Dogs incapable of producing young. A dog owner shall pay a fee of $4 $10 to the municipal clerk or to a veterinary licensing agent for each dog 6 months of age or older and incapable of producing young. A dog is considered incapable of producing young when the owner provides the following:

A. A written certificate issued by a veterinarian stating that the veterinarian has neutered the dog;

B. A written certificate issued by a veterinarian stating that the veterinarian has examined the dog and determined that the dog is incapable of producing young; or

C. A previous license stating that the dog is incapable of producing young.

The municipal clerk or veterinary licensing agent recording the transaction shall retain a $1 as a recording fee,.__A veterinary