1. 1. Written authorization A humane agent, animal control officer or animal shelter may authorize in writing the euthanasia of severely sick or severely injured livestock under the following conditions:

   1. A. The clerk or animal control officer of the municipality in which the livestock was found has been notified of the livestock's presence and a reasonable attempt to contact the owner of the livestock has been made; and

      [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]

   2. B. A veterinarian states in writing that given reasonable time and reasonable care the livestock's recovery from the livestock's sickness or injury is doubtful.

      [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]

   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]

2. 2. Immediate euthanasia Notwithstanding subsection 1, paragraphs A and B, a veterinarian may authorize immediate euthanasia if, in the veterinarian's judgment, there is no possibility of recovery for severely sick or severely injured livestock.

   [PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).]

PL 2019, c. 437, §3 (NEW).