Resolve, Directing the
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 1341
Committee Amendment CA_A_S115 (Senate)

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT "/^ " to S.P. 556, L,D. 1341, "Resolve, Directing the
Department of Marine Resources (o Evaluate How to Effectively Allow 2 Licensed
Individuals to Fish for Lobsters or Scallops from a Single Vessel"
Amend the resolve by striking out everything after the litle and inserting the following;
'See. 1. Operation from single vessel review; lobster fishery. Resolved: That
the Department of Marine Resources shall evaluate .how 2 individuals who each hold a
valid Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license and who are fishing
concurrently from the same vessel may fish for or take lobsters from a single vessel without
this resulting in increased harvest. In completing its review, the department may consult'
with and seek input from the Lobster Advisory Council under the Maine Revised Statutes,
Title 12, section 6462-A and lobster management policy councils established pursuant to
Title 12, section 6447.
Sec. 2. Operation from single vessel review; scallop fishery. Resolved: That
the Department of Marine Resources shall evaluate how 2 individuals who each hold a
scallop dragging license and who are fishing concun'ently from the same vessel may fish
for or take scallops from a single vessel without this resulting in increased harvest. In
completing its review, the department may consulf with and seek input from the Scallop
Advisory Council under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 6729-B.
Sec. 3. Report. Resolved: That the Department of Marine Resources shall submit
a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources by March 1, 2026 describing
the review process in sections I and 2.'
Amend the resolve by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or
section innnber to read consecutivety,
SUMMARY
This amendment makes the following changes to the resolve:
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT"^. " lo S,P. 556. L.D, 134lf5-//$"
I. It adds language to specify that 2 individuals described for the evaluation who are
fishing for lobster or scalloj5s from a single vessel must be fishing concurrently from the
same vessel;
2. It removes the requirement that the Department of Mlarine R.esources convey its
findings and recommendations to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and
also removes the requirement that the department include information on these discussions
in its report to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources;
3. It changes the reporting date from January 14,2026 to March 1,2026; and
4. It removes language authorizing the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources
to report out a bill based on the Department of Marine Resources' report,
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
(See attached)
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Approved; 05/08/25 i-KL.
LD 1341 LR 1858(02)
Resolve, Directing the Department of Marine Resources to Evaluate How to Effectively Allow 2
Licensed Individuals to Fish for Lobsters or Scallops from a Single Vessel
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment ^L'V^^j
Committee: Marine Resources
Fiscal Note Required; Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - General Fund
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Any additional costs to the Department of Marine Resources from the provisions of this bill are expected to be minor
and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.
LR1858(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I