that consider public health and safety, the welfare of the animal, and an awareness of disease or parasite transmission. 7.11 Conditions and Requirements for Each Type of Wildlife in Captivity Permit 1. The duration and fees associated with the permit are set Wildlife Importation Permit: forth within 12 M.R.S. 12152. In addition to the requirements described in 7.10, the following conditions and requirements apply: A. Permit Not Required: A wildlife importation permit shall not be required for wildlife that is in continuous transit through Maine, so long as the wildlife is fully contained and transported in a manner that does not allow it to come into contact with humans, livestock, poultry, or native wildlife. B. Eligible Wildlife: Only wildlife that has been bred in captivity is eligible for importation, unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner. Importation of native wildlife that has been captured from the wild may be permitted as part of an approved program to aid in the recovery of a threatened or endangered species. C. Health Certificate: The applicant must furnish the commissioner with an interstate health certificate/certification of veterinary inspection and appropriate test results or statements about specific diseases. This certification must comply with the standards of the state of origin and issued by a veterinarian licensed in the state of origin. USDA accreditation of the veterinarian may be required for certain livestock and poultry disease testing. Information required on the health certificate must include: (1) Common and scientific name(s) of species; (2) Number to be imported; (3) Name and address of consignor and consignee; (4) Origin or shipment; (5) Destination of shipment; (6) Appropriate descriptions of animals by criteria such as sex, age, weight, coloration, tag numbers, brand, etc. (7) A health certificate must be signed by a qualified veterinarian and the owner or owner's representative from the point of origin. (8) The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Department of Health and Human Services has the authority to approve disease test procedures and serve as the state's representative in interpreting the results of all tests administered in compliance with importation statutes and regulations.
that consider public health and safety, the welfare of the animal, and an awareness of disease or parasite transmission. 7.11 Conditions and Requirements for Each Type of Wildlife in Captivity Permit 1. Wildlife Importation Permit: The duration and fees associated with the permit are set forth within 12 M.R.S. 12152. In addition to the requirements described in 7.10, the following conditions and requirements apply: A. Permit Not Required: A wildlife importation permit shall not be required for wildlife that is in continuous transit through Maine, so long as the wildlife is fully contained and transported in a manner that does not allow it to come into contact with humans, livestock, poultry, or native wildlife. B. Eligible Wildlife: Only wildlife that has been bred in captivity is eligible for importation, unless otherwise authorized by the commissioner. Importation of native wildlife that has been captured from the wild may be permitted as part of an approved program to aid in the recovery of a threatened or endangered species. C. Health Certificate: The applicant must furnish the commissioner with an interstate health certificate/certification of veterinary inspection and appropriate test results or statements about specific diseases. This certification must comply with the standards of the state of origin and issued by a veterinarian licensed in the state of origin. USDA accreditation of the veterinarian may be required for certain livestock and poultry disease testing. Information required on the health certificate must include: (1) Common and scientific name(s) of species; (2) Number to be imported; (3) Name and address of consignor and consignee; (4) Origin or shipment; (5) Destination of shipment; (6) Appropriate descriptions of animals by criteria such as sex, age, weight, coloration, tag numbers, brand, etc. (7) A health certificate must be signed by a qualified veterinarian and the owner or owner's representative from the point of origin. (8) The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and the Department of Health and Human Services has the authority to approve disease test procedures and serve as the state's representative in interpreting the results of all tests administered in compliance with importation statutes and regulations.