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12 ME Rev Stat § 11303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO BEAR|12 §11303. Hunting bear near dumps

 §11303. Hunting bear near dumps 1.  Dump demarcation.  The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, shall establish a line of demarcation at least 500 yards from sites permitted or licensed for the disposal of solid waste.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §159 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Prohibition.  A person may not within the area described in subsection 1:   A. Hunt bear;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. Trap bear;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]C. Molest or harass a bear; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]D. Release dogs for the purpose of hunting a bear.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, is exempt from this prohibition for the purpose of live-trapping nuisance bears.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 2 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B159,160 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11304 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO BEAR|12 §11304. Permission to harvest another person's bear

 §11304. Permission to harvest another person's bear A person may not, without the permission of the person conducting the hunt, kill or wound a bear that is treed or held at bay by another person's dog or dogs.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §161 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B161 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO BEAR|12 §11305. Unlawful firearms for hunting bear

 §11305. Unlawful firearms for hunting bear 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not use a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire firearm or a shotgun using shot loads to hunt bear.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR|12 §11351. Bear bag limit (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/1/22)

 §11351. Bear bag limit (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/1/22)1.  Hunting or trapping bear; 2-bear limit.  A person may not hunt or trap bear after that person has killed or registered one during an open season under section 11251 and one during the open season on trapping bear under section 12260.   [PL 2011, c. 309, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Exceeding bag limit on bears.  A person may not possess more than 2 bears in any calendar year, except a person may keep more than one legally obtained bear in that person's home or as otherwise provided in law.   [PL 2011, c. 309, §3 (AMD).] 3.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 or 2 commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving a term of imprisonment not to exceed 180 days; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §164 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B162-164 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 309, §§2, 3 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR|12 §11351. Bear bag limit (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/1/22)

 §11351. Bear bag limit (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/1/22)The commissioner shall establish by rule limits on the number of bears a person may hunt, trap and possess in a season, which may not exceed 2 bears in total and may not exceed one bear by trapping in a calendar year, except a person may keep more than 2 legally obtained bears in that person's home as otherwise provided in law or rule. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]1.  Hunting or trapping bear; limit.  A person may not in one calendar year:   A. Hunt bear after that person has killed or registered the least of:   (1) Two bears by means of hunting;   (2) One bear by means of hunting and one by means of trapping during the open season on trapping bear under section 12260; and   (3) The maximum number established by rule under this section; or   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]B. Trap bear after that person has killed or registered the least of:   (1) Two bears by means of hunting;   (2) One bear by means of trapping during the open season on trapping bear under section 12260; and   (3) The maximum number established by rule under this section.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]The daily bag limit on bear taken by hunting is one bear.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).] 2.  Exceeding limit on bear.  A person may not possess more than 2 bears in any calendar year, or the maximum number of bears established by rule under this section, whichever is less, except a person may keep more than 2 legally obtained bears in that person's home or as otherwise provided in law or rule.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).] 3.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B162-164 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B422,C2,6 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 309, §§2, 3 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §7 (RPR). PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11352 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR|12 §11352. Bear tags and tagging bear

 §11352. Bear tags and tagging bear 1.  Bear tags.  The commissioner shall prescribe the form and content of and produce a bear tag.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Tagging.  Prior to presenting a bear for registration, a person may not possess or leave in the field or forest a bear killed by that person unless the bear has securely attached to it a plainly visible tag that conforms to the requirements established under this section.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 3.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 2 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §165 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B165 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR|12 §11353. Leaving harvested bear (REPEALED)

 §11353. Leaving harvested bear (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B166 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11354 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING|Article 3: POSSESSION OF BEAR|12 §11354. Possessing gift bear

 §11354. Possessing gift bear A person may not possess any part or parts of a bear given to that person unless that gift bear is plainly labeled with the name of the person who registered it and the year the bear was registered by that person.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]1.  Person who registered.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Recipient.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 3.  Transporter.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §167 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B167 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 1: DEER SEASONS|12 §11401. Open and closed seasons for deer

 §11401. Open and closed seasons for deer 1.  Open and closed seasons.  This subsection applies to open and closed seasons for deer.   A. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and sections 10952, 11152, 11403 and 11404 or by rule adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 11402, subsection 4, there is an open season for deer in each calendar year in all counties of the State between September 15th and December 20th annually. In a year that the regular season extends beyond November 30th, the regular season must start no later than the 4th Monday preceding Thanksgiving.   [PL 2009, c. 134, §1 (AMD).]B. The commissioner may shorten the open season on deer in any part of the State, as long as:   (1) The demarcation of the areas with the shortened season follows recognizable physical boundaries, such as rivers and railroad rights-of-way; and   (3) The Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer is an open day for residents of the State and for nonresidents who meet the qualifications under paragraph E.   [PL 2017, c. 164, §13 (AMD).]C. [PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (RP).] D. [PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (RP).] E. Notwithstanding paragraph B, subparagraph (3), a nonresident who owns 25 or more acres of land in the State and leaves that property open to hunting, holds a valid hunting license and is not otherwise prohibited by law may hunt deer on the Saturday preceding the first day of open season on deer.     [PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).][PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B168 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 134, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 408, §15 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 401, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 164, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 356, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 1: DEER SEASONS|12 §11403. Regular archery-only deer hunting season

 §11403. Regular archery-only deer hunting season 1.  License required.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §20 (RP).] 2.  Open archery season on deer.  The commissioner shall by rule establish a regular archery-only season beginning at least 30 days prior and extending to the beginning of the regular deer hunting season, as described in section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A, for the purpose of hunting deer with bow and arrow only. During the regular archery-only season on deer the following restrictions apply.   A. A person may not take a deer during a regular archery-only season unless that person uses a hand-held bow and broadhead arrow in accordance with section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph P.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §21 (AMD).]B. A person may not carry firearms of any kind while hunting any species of wildlife with bow and arrow during the regular archery-only season on deer. This paragraph may not be construed to prohibit a person from carrying a concealed weapon in accordance with Title 25, section 2001‑A.   [PL 2019, c. 325, §5 (AMD).]C. Except as provided in section 11109‑A, subsection 3, if a person takes a deer with bow and arrow during the regular archery-only season on deer, that person is precluded from further hunting for deer during that year.   [PL 2007, c. 163, §2 (AMD); PL 2007, c. 163, §3 (AFF).]D. Except as provided in this subsection, the provisions of this Part concerning deer are applicable to the taking of deer with bow and arrow, including the transportation, registration and possession of deer taken by this method.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2019, c. 325, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B170 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 163, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 163, §3 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 61, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 298, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 538, §28 (AMD). RR 2015, c. 2, §7 (COR). PL 2015, c. 301, §§20, 21 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 357, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 325, §5 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 1: DEER SEASONS|12 §11404. Muzzle-loading-only deer hunting season

 §11404. Muzzle-loading-only deer hunting season 1.  Muzzle-loading-only open season on deer.   [PL 2005, c. 280, §1 (RP).] 1-A.  Muzzle-loading-only open season on deer.  There is a special muzzle-loading open season on deer immediately following the regular deer hunting season established under section 11401, subsection 1, paragraph A for the purpose of hunting deer only with:   A. A muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 42‑A that is 40 caliber or greater and capable of firing only a single charge;   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]B. A muzzle-loading shotgun as defined in section 10001, subsection 42‑B; or   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]C. A traditional muzzleloader as defined in section 10001, subsection 62‑A that uses projectiles that are 40 caliber or greater or that uses buckshot.   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).]The commissioner may terminate this open season at any time in an area if, in the commissioner's opinion, an immediate emergency action is necessary due to adverse weather conditions or severe hunting pressure. The length of the special muzzle-loading season is as follows.   The commissioner shall establish by rule the length of the special muzzle-loading season. The commissioner may establish seasons of different lengths in different regions of the State. The season may extend for no more than 12 hunting days in any part of the State.   [PL 2005, c. 280, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Applicability of laws.  The following provisions apply during the muzzle-loading open season.   A. The commissioner's authority to regulate the harvest of antlerless deer under section 11152 is applicable during the muzzle-loading hunting season.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. Deer tags for the muzzle-loading open season must be issued for use in the same manner as regular deer tags.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]C. Except as provided in this section, the provisions of this Part relating to deer apply to the taking of deer with muzzle-loading firearms.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §4 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 280, §§1,2 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER|12 §11451. Hunting deer with unconventional weapon; license (REPEALED)

 §11451. Hunting deer with unconventional weapon; license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §5 (RP). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER|12 §11452. Baiting deer

 §11452. Baiting deer 1.  Prohibitions.  A person may not, during an open hunting season on deer:   A. Place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice deer to that place; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]B. Hunt from an observation stand or blind overlooking salt, grain, fruit, nuts or other foods known to be attractive to deer. This prohibition does not apply to hunting from an observation stand or blind overlooking:   (1) Standing crops;   (2) Foods that are left as a result of normal agricultural operations or as a result of a natural occurrence; or   (3) Bear bait that is placed at a bear hunting stand or blind in accordance with section 11301, subsection 1.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §171 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2019, c. 630, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B171 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 630, §3 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER|12 §11453. Driving deer

 §11453. Driving deer 1.  Unlawfully driving deer.  A person may not participate in a hunt for deer during which an organized or planned effort is made to drive deer. For purposes of this subsection, 4 or more persons working together to move deer constitutes an organized or planned effort to drive deer.   [PL 2013, c. 408, §16 (AMD).] 2.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 408, §16 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 11454 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE|Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS|Subchapter 6: DEER HUNTING|Article 2: HUNTING METHODS SPECIFIC TO DEER|12 §11454. Hunting deer with .22 caliber rimfire cartridge

 §11454. Hunting deer with .22 caliber rimfire cartridge 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not hunt deer with any firearms using a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire cartridge, except that the use of the .22 caliber rimfire magnum cartridge is not prohibited.   [PL 2005, c. 477, §12 (AMD).] 2.  Penalties.  The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.   A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. A person who violates subsection 1 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §172 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B172 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §12 (AMD).