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§2086
Title 29-A: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 19: OPERATION
Subchapter 1: RULES OF THE ROAD
§2088

§2087. Transporting dogs in open vehicle regulated

(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 29-A, SECTION 2085)
Transporting dogs in an open vehicle is governed by this section.   [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
1.  Definition.  For the purposes of this section, "open vehicle" means a motor vehicle with a portion of the vehicle not enclosed by a top and windows or sides. "Open vehicle" includes, but is not limited to, pickup trucks and convertibles.  
[RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
2.  Restrictions.  A person driving an open vehicle may not transport a dog in the open portion of that vehicle on a public way unless the dog is protected in a manner that prevents the dog from falling or jumping or being thrown from the vehicle.  
[RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
3.  Exceptions.  Notwithstanding subsection 2, this section does not apply to:  
A. A dog being transported by a farmer or a farm employee who is engaged in agricultural activities requiring the services of a dog; or   [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
B. A hunting dog at a hunting site or being transported between hunting sites by a licensed hunter who is in possession of all applicable licenses and permits for the species being pursued during the legal season for that activity.   [RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
[RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 1, §40 (RAL).
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