CHAPTER 227
H.P. 581 - L.D. 736
An Act to Require State Approval Prior to Introducing Wolves into Maine
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7001, sub-§45 is enacted to read:
45. Wolf. "Wolf" means the Gray Wolf (Canis lupus).
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7760 is enacted to read:
§7760. Introduction of wolves to State; approval required
A person may not release a wolf in the State for the purpose of reintroducing that species into the State without the prior approval of both Houses of the Legislature and the commissioner.
Effective September 21, 2001, unless otherwise indicated.
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