An Act to A.mend Ce1tain
Maine Legislature, Session 132, LD 0157
Committee Amendment CA_A_H232 (House)
Amends: 12 MRSA §12663-B, 12 MRSA §12664, 12 MRSA §13068

COMMIT.TEE AMENDMENT"/<.." to H.P. 90, L.D. 157, "An Act to A.mend Ce1tain 
Inland Fisheries ·and Wildlife Laws" 
Ament! the bill in section 2 in §10268 i1rthe first indented paragraph in the last line 
(page I, line 14 in L.D.) by inse1tingafterthe following: "issues." the.following: 'The funds 
may also be used for education prngrams for youth or families that prnmote pa1ticipatio11 
in hunting, fishing, trapping or other outdoor recreational activities.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 5. 
Amend the bill by striking out all of s~ction 7 and inse1ting the following: 
'Sec, 7. ·12 MRSA §12663-B, as amended by PL 2023, c·. 231, §I, is f~1tti1er ainended 
to read: 
§12663-B. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lend 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) 'Neighs one ounce or less; or . 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 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+ does not include artificial lures, 
ice-fishing sounders, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads, 
( 1) Weighs one ounce or le_ss; or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length. 
"Lead sinke1·
does not include aitificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig 
heae-s. 
C. "Painted lead jig" means a painted lead jig that contains lead and that: 
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( 1) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length. 
D. "Lead jig" means a hook with a lead weight molded to it, regardless of whether it 
is painted, coated or covered by some other substance or by attached skirts, 
11Lead jig" 
does not include a fishing-related item, including, but not limited to, lead-core line, 
spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs or flies. 
2. Sale of lead sinker, bare lead jig or paiHted lead jig. This subsection governs the 
sale of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs. 
A. A person may not: 
( 1) Sell a lead sinker; 
(2) Beginning September I, 2016, sell a bare lead jig; or 
(3) Beginning September 1, 2024, sell a painted.lead jig. 
B. A person ',¥ho 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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3. Offer lead sinker, bare lead jig or painted lead jig for sale. This subsection 
governs offering lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs for sale. 
A. A person may not: 
( 1) Offer for sale a lead sink-er,-
(2) Beginning September 1, 2016, offer for sale a bare lead jig; or 
(3) Beginning September 1, 2024, offer for sµle a painted 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 $5 00 may be adjudged. 
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3· or more civil violations under this Pait vAthin the previous 5 year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
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4. Sell or offer for sale lead sinker or lead jig. This subsection governs the sale or 
offering for sale of lead sinkers and lead jigs. 
A. A person may not sell or offer for sale a lead sinker or unpainted lead jig that: 
(1) Weighs one ounce or less: or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length. 
8. 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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C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more civil violations under this Pait within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime. 
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COMMITTEE AMENDMENT •A" to H.P. 90, L.D, 157 
Sec. 8. 12 MRSA §12664, as amended by PL 2023, c, 231, §2, is fu1ther amended 
to read: 
§12664. Unlawful use of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted 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 1/2 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 thatJ. does not include a1tificial lures, 
ice-fishing sounders, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads. 
(I) 'Neighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length. 
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, 1Neighted line, v,'eighted flies or jig 
heafis. 
' 
C, "Painted lead jig" means a painted lead jig that contains lead and that: 
( 1) 'Neighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inch~s or less in length, 
D. "Lead jig" means a hook with a lead weight molded to it, regardless of whether it 
is painted, coated or covered by some other substance or by attached ski1ts, "Lead jig
does not include a fishing-related lead item, including, but not limited to, a lead core 
line, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs or flies, 
2, Unlawful use. This subsection governs the use of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and 
painted lead jigs, 
A. A person may not: 
( 1) Use a lead sinker; 
(2) Beginning September 1, 2017, use a bare lead jig; or 
(3) Beginning September 1, 2026, use a painted lead jig, 
A-1. A person may not use a lead· sinker or unpainted lead jig that: 
(I) Weighs one ounce or less; or 
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches oi· less in length, 
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 unde1: this Pait within the previous 5-year period 
commits a Class E crime.' 
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 14 and insetting the following: 
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C~MMITTEE AMENDMENT fr" to H.P. 90, L.D, 157 
'Sec. 14. 12 MRSA §13068"A, sub"§l4, as enacted by PL 2003, c, 655, Pt. B, §380 
and affected by §422, is amended to read: 
14. 
Operating motorboat watercraft in bathing swim areas. 
The following 
provisions apply to operating a motorboat watercraft in a bathing swim area; 
A. A person may not: 
(1) Operate a motorboat watercraft within a bathing swim area marked or buoyed 
for bathing swimming: or 
(2) Operate an airmobile on a beach adjacent to a bathing swim area marked or 
buoyed for bathing swimming, 
B. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection. 
(1) 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. 
(2) A persi'.m who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having 
committed 3 or more _civil violations under this Patt within the previous 5-year 
period commits a Class E crime.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Pait letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
SUMMARY 
This amen9ment makes several changes to the bill. It removes a provision that repealed 
the prohibition on the use of a set bow for hunting; it amends a provision by adding and 
removing definitions related to the sale and use of fishing equipment; and it amends a 
provision prohibiting operating a motorboat in a bathing area to prohibit operating a 
watercraft in a swim area. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 03/03/25 LRL 
LD 157 
LR 244(02) 
An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment A• ( /-{-2 ~ 2, \ 
Committee: Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - General Fund 
Minor revenue increase - Other Special Revenue Funds 
Correctional and Judicial Impact Statements 
The additional workload associated with the minimal number of new cases filed in the court system does not require 
additional funding at this time. The collection of additional fines will increase General Fund or other dedicated 
revenue by minor amounts. 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Any additional costs to the Department ofinland Fisheries and Wildlife from the provisions of this bill are expected to 
be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
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