End Municipality Restrictions on Chicken Ownership in Maine

Recent signers:
Amy Poulin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Under Maine's "Right to Food and Food Sovereignty" and "Freedom from Hunger Act," the right to own and raise chickens is protected. However, certain municipalities in Maine are infringing on this right by enforcing ordinances that limit private landowners from keeping chickens. These laws contradict the very essence of food sovereignty, freedom from hunger, and local subsistence farming, which are vital aspects of sustainable living in Maine. Without the ability to raise their own food source, many residents are robbed of their independence and autonomy. We, the residents of Maine, believe that these restrictions serve no public interest, and instead put unnecessary constraints in the way of our right to raise chickens and produce our own food. We urge municipalities throughout Maine to reconsider and repeal these restrictions. Join us in signing this petition to uphold our rights to food sovereignty and insist on the elimination of all restrictions on private landowners owning chickens. We don't require a new Chicken Bill - we simply seek respect for the current laws in place. Sign the petition to make a change.

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Recent signers:
Amy Poulin and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Under Maine's "Right to Food and Food Sovereignty" and "Freedom from Hunger Act," the right to own and raise chickens is protected. However, certain municipalities in Maine are infringing on this right by enforcing ordinances that limit private landowners from keeping chickens. These laws contradict the very essence of food sovereignty, freedom from hunger, and local subsistence farming, which are vital aspects of sustainable living in Maine. Without the ability to raise their own food source, many residents are robbed of their independence and autonomy. We, the residents of Maine, believe that these restrictions serve no public interest, and instead put unnecessary constraints in the way of our right to raise chickens and produce our own food. We urge municipalities throughout Maine to reconsider and repeal these restrictions. Join us in signing this petition to uphold our rights to food sovereignty and insist on the elimination of all restrictions on private landowners owning chickens. We don't require a new Chicken Bill - we simply seek respect for the current laws in place. Sign the petition to make a change.

The Decision Makers

Janet Mills
Maine Governor
State Legislature of Maine
State Legislature of Maine
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

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