§1901. State of Maine Animal Response Team
The commissioner shall develop a State of Maine Animal Response Team, referred to in this section as "the team," to support a unifying network that protects human and animal health through preparation, response and recovery for animal emergencies in the State. The team shall facilitate a prompt, coordinated and effective response to a natural or man-made disaster affecting animals; decrease the health and safety threat to humans and animals during animal emergencies; and minimize the economic and environmental impacts of animal emergencies. [PL 2005, c. 146, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 146, §2 (NEW).