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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 7, § 87: Licensees ineligible for stipend, 2005

Some licensees are ineligible for a stipend, and a stipend may not be paid in a specified premium-payment situation; the commissioner may require breed-record verification in a sworn certificate.

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“Some licensees are ineligible for a stipend, and a stipend may not be paid in a specified premium-payment situation; the commissioner may require breed-record verification in a sworn certificate.”

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Licensees ineligible for stipend

Some licensees are ineligible for a stipend, and a stipend may not be paid in a specified premium-payment situation; the commissioner may require breed-record verification in a sworn certificate.

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§ 87Licensees ineligible for stipendProvision

Some licensees are ineligible for a stipend, and a stipend may not be paid in a specified premium-payment situation; the commissioner may require breed-record verification in a sworn certificate.

1. Distribution of profits as primary purpose. A licensee is not eligible for a stipend if the licensee is an entity with stockholders or members and the commissioner determines that the primary purpose of the licensed entity is the distribution of profits to its members or stockholders. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).] 2. Premiums on unregistered males prohibited. A stipend may not be paid to any licensee offering or paying premiums on unneutered male animals over 6 months of age that are not recorded in the books of record for their respective breeds as recognized by the commissioner. The commissioner may make verification of breed records a part of the sworn certificate required under section 88, subsection 1, paragraph A. [PL 2005, c. 563, §3 (NEW).]
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