Maine Code § 7-1807

Illegal vaccinations
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1. Brucellosis vaccine. A person other than a licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with
brucellosis vaccine. A licensed veterinarian may not vaccinate cattle with brucellosis vaccine unless:
A. The vaccine used has been approved by the commissioner; and [PL 2001, c. 572, §36
(NEW).]
B. The vaccine is administered to the animal at the age recommended by the manufacturer of the
vaccine or determined by the commissioner. [PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
2. Prohibition on certain vaccines. The commissioner may prohibit a vaccination because the
use of the vaccine being administered might cause the presumption that an actual disease or pathogen
is present in the State.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]
3. Commissioner's discretion to vaccinate. Notwithstanding subsection 2, the commissioner
may authorize any vaccination necessary to control an outbreak of a disease or to diminish the threat
of an outbreak of a disease.
[PL 2001, c. 572, §36 (NEW).]

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