01-001-212 Me. Code R. § I

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 001-212-I - INTRODUCTION

A.Authorization

The 112th legislature authorized the Department to procure, store and distribute brucellosis vaccine to accredited veterinarians, to establish fees to cover the associated costs and co regulate the use of the vaccine. ( 7 MRSA §1812).

B.Background

1. As of October 1, 1986 the United States Department of Agriculture ceased providing Strain 19, Brucella abortus vaccine to the Department free of charge for distribution to licensed accredited veterinarians.

2. Legislation ( 7 MRSA §1812) authorized the Department to establish fees to cover the cost of obtaining, storing and distributing Brucellosis vaccine to accredited veterinarians if the Federal government stopped supplying the vaccine.

C.Purpose of Chapter

This chapter establishes the rules governing the procurement, storage, distribution and use of Brucellosis vaccine and establishes fees to cover the costs of the program.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 212, § I