An Act To Protect Maine's Loons by Banning Lead Sinkers and Jigs
Maine Legislature, Session 126, LD 0730
Committee Amendment CA_A-SA_A_S274 (Senate)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12664

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SENATE 
Jl26TH LEGISLATURE 
SENATE AMENDMENT" A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 268, 
L.D. 730, Bill, "An Act To Protect Maine's Loons by Banning Lead Sinkers and Jigs" 
Amend the amendment by striking out all of sections 2 and 3 and inserting the 
following: 
'Sec. 2. 12 MRS A §126Ci3-B is enacted to read: 
§12663-B. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers and bare lead jigs 
1. Definitions. 
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Bare lead jig" means an unpainted lead jig that contains lead and that: 
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 112 inches or less in length. 
B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to 
a fishing line and intended to sink the line and that: 
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 112 inches or less in length. 
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig 
heads. 
2. Sale of lead sinker or bare lead jig. This subsection governs the sale of lead 
sinkers and bare lead jigs. 
A. A person may not: 
(1) Sell a lead sinker; or 
(2) Beginning September I, 2016, sell a bare lead jig. 
B. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
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SENATE AMENDMENT "A" to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 268, L.D. 730 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
3. Offer lead sinker or bare lead jig for sale. This subsection governs offering 
lead sinkers and bare lead jigs for sale. 
A. A person may not: 
(1) Offer for sale a lead sinker; or 
(2) Beginning September 1, 2016, offer for sale a bare lead jig. 
B. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §12664 is enacted to read: 
§12664. Unlawful use of lead sinkers and bare lead jigs 
1. Definitions. 
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the 
following terms have the following meanings. 
A. "Bare lead jig" means an unpainted lead jig that contains lead and that: 
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 112 inches or less in length. 
B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to 
a fishing line and intended to sink the line and that: 
(I) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 112 inches or less in length. 
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig 
heads. 
2. Unlawful use. This subsection governs the use oflead sinkers and bare lead jigs. 
A. A person may not: 
(1) Use a lead sinker; or 
(2) Beginning September 1, 2017, use a bare lead jig. 
B. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine 
of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.' 
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SENATE AMENDMENT 'A "to COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "A" to S.P. 268, L.D. 730 
SUMMARY 
This amendment delays th.;: prohibition of the sale of bare lead jigs to September 1, 
2016 and delays the prohibition of the use of bare lead jigs to September 1, 2017. 
SPONSOREDBY:~ C~· 
(Senator DUTREMBLE) 
COUNTY: York 
SENATE AMENDMENT