Status:

Grassroots activity:

The Maine Organic Farmers and Growers Association has issued a position statement opposing NAIS.

Political activity:

Nothing herein is intended as legal advice. Legal advice can only be given by a lawyer licensed to practice in your state, who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of your individual situation.

The information below is current as of April 20, 2006. While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, readers should confirm the information by examining the relevant state statutes and rules.

The Maine Legislature would not give the Maine Department of Agriculture the authority it requested to write mandatory rules; instead, the Legislature passed a resolution instructing the Department to conduct outreach to learn the reactions of affected farmers and animal owners concerning proposed ID plans. (LD 1853, as amended by H-918 and H-988.)