Section 001-205-VII - INDEMNITYAppraisal
A. After consultation with appropriate industry organizations, the Commissioner may indemnify from the Poultry Disease Control Fund owners of flocks destroyed because of a contagious and infectious diseases.B. In accordance with 7 M.R.S.A. § 1756-7, the amount of indemnification will be established by a State or Federal appraiser at the time of eradication of the poultry flock.C. Subject to the limitations set forth in 7 M.R.S.A. § 1756-7, the amount of indemnity to be paid will be based upon fair market value based upon the following: number, age, type of poultry flock and current value of the flock type.D. The combined value of salvage plus state indemnity and federal indemnity cannot exceed the amount of the appraisal.E. Should the flock owner disagree with the appraisal, he may have a hearing before the Commissioner or his designee. Any request for a hearing shall be in writing and shall be made within 10 days following receipt of the appraisal. Such hearing shall be an adjudicatory hearing under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 205, § VII