An Act To Prohibit the Use of Rubber Lures for Fishing
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0042
Committee Amendment CA_A_H47 (House)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 37, L.D. 42, Bill, "An Act To Prohibit 
the Use of Rubber Lures for Fishing" 
Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 
'Resolve, To Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Conduct a 
Study on the Use of Rubber Lures and Nondegradable Fishing Hooks and Lures' 
Amend the bill by striking out everything after the title and before the summary and 
inserting the following: 
'Sec. 1. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study effects of 
artificial fishing lures made of rubber and soft plastic and nondegradable 
hooks for fishing. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 
referred to in this resolve as "the department," shall study the effects of artificial fishing 
lures made of rubber and soft plastic and nondegradable hooks for fishing on fish and 
wildlife species in the State, other states and countries. The department shall review and 
analyze the existing literature on the effects of artificial fishing lures made of rubber and 
soft plastic and the longevity of nondegradable hooks for fishing, including field and 
laboratory studies, and conduct direct observation of multiple species of fish in waters of 
the State or in waters that contain chemical characteristics that are similar to wat",rs of the 
State. As part of its study, the department may seek and include in its report information 
obtained from fishing tackle manufacturers or fishing tackle manufacturers' associations 
regarding the effects of disposal and ingestion of soft baits made of rubber and soft 
plastic and longevity of nondegradable hooks for fishing, and the performance and 
durability of biodegradable alternatives; and be it further 
Sec. 2. Reporting date established. Resolved: That the department shall report 
its findings, including recommendations and recommended legislation, to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 15, 2014. The Joint 
Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may report out a bill relating to the 
subj ect matter of this report.' 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to H.P. 37, L.D. 42 
SUMMARY 
This resolve requires the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to study issues 
related to the effects of ingestion of artificial fishing lures made of rubber and soft plastic 
and nondegradable hooks for fishing on fish and wildlife species and inland waters in the 
State. The department shall report the results of its study to the Joint Standing Committee 
on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 15, 2014. The department is required to 
include recommended legislation to implement its recommendations related to the report. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Approved: 03/04/13 Mac 
LD42 
LR 236(02) 
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Rubber Lures for Fishing 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment;il' (1J-tf7) 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Additional costs to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife associated with performing the study and 
reporting the results can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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