Section 001-226-2 - PROCEDURES FOR OBTAINING SAMPLES1. An Agent may test any animal which has been entered into an event as described in 7 M.R.S. §96.2. Blood samples will be collected only by an Agent. that is a licensed veterinarian.3. The owner and/or driver of the animal whose specimen is being taken must observe the specimen as it is being taken, the sample as it is sealed, identification and security of the sample and sign required documents to affirm that the person observed the specimen collection, sealing, identification and security of that sample.4. The sample will be reasonably secured to prevent tampering from the time the sample is taken until that sample is delivered to an approved laboratory.01-001 C.M.R. ch. 226, § 2