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12 ME Rev Stat § 6532 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 1-A: COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER HANDHARVESTING SAFETY|12 §6532. Commercial underwater handharvesting competency

 §6532. Commercial underwater handharvesting competency By August 15, 1994, the commissioner shall establish a competency training course for individuals engaged in commercial underwater handharvesting activities. The course may be taught by the department or offered by any public or private sector association or organization authorized by the commissioner to offer the course.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).]1.  Enrollment prerequisite.  A person is not eligible for enrollment in a course offered under this section unless that person possesses a valid open water diving certification. For the purposes of this article, the term "open water diving certification" means a diving certificate issued by a SCUBA training course meeting or exceeding the basic SCUBA training standards established by the American National Standards Institute.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Equipment requirements.  Each person in the course must have a mask, a snorkel, fins, a buoyancy compensator jacket with low pressure inflator, an air tank and regulator, a pressure gauge, a weight belt and sufficient weights and a properly fitting wet or dry suit. The student provides that equipment if the equipment is not provided by the instructor.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Recovery of costs; department.  For any course taught by the department, the commissioner shall set an enrollment fee sufficient to recover all costs incurred by the department in teaching the course.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Prescribing the course.  In establishing the course, the commissioner may:   A. Prescribe the qualifications of instructors and impose on instructors any minimum insurance liability requirements considered necessary by the commissioner;   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).]B. Prescribe the course content and the method of instruction, including the time and place of examinations; and   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).]C. Establish standards for certifying the commercial underwater handharvesting competency of individuals who successfully complete the course.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).][PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] 5.  Allowance for waivers.  The commissioner may waive any component of a course offered under this section for a person who demonstrates to the commissioner, either through documented experience or technical or professional accreditation, a level of competency for that component that is at least equal to the level of competency necessary to successfully complete the course. It is the responsibility of the person seeking a waiver under this subsection to make that request in writing to the commissioner and to provide the commissioner with any documentation the commissioner determines necessary to make a decision.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6533 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 1-A: COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER HANDHARVESTING SAFETY|12 §6533. Training required to act as a scallop or sea urchin tender

 §6533. Training required to act as a scallop or sea urchin tender A person  may not act as a tender pursuant to section 6535, section 6701, subsection 5, paragraph B or section 6748, subsection 4, paragraph B unless that person has met the diving tender safety requirements established in rule.   [PL 2009, c. 561, §20 (AMD).]1.  Tender safety training session.   [PL 2009, c. 396, §2 (RP).] 2.  Allowance for waivers.   [PL 2009, c. 396, §2 (RP).] 3.  Requirement for 30-day license.   [PL 2009, c. 396, §2 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 392, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 158, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 396, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 561, §20 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6534 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 1-A: COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER HANDHARVESTING SAFETY|12 §6534. Grandfathered harvesters

 §6534. Grandfathered harvesters A person is grandfathered for the purposes of section 6531, subsection 2 if the commissioner determines that that person:   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).]1.  Prior license holder.  Possessed a scallop or urchin handharvesting license in 1992, 1993 and 1994; and   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Seminar.  Attends a classroom seminar on safe sea urchin handharvesting practices conducted or approved by the department.   [PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 604, §1 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6535 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 1-A: COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER HANDHARVESTING SAFETY|12 §6535. Sea urchin and scallop diving tender license

 §6535. Sea urchin and scallop diving tender license 1.  License required.  A person may not act as a diving tender on a boat engaged as a platform for the harvesting of sea urchins and scallops by hand unless that person is licensed under this section.   [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RPR).] 2.  Licensed activity.  A person licensed under this section may tend divers who harvest sea urchins and scallops by hand and operate a boat as a platform for the harvesting of sea urchins and scallops by hand. A sea urchin and scallop diving tender license does not authorize the holder to harvest sea urchins and scallops. As used in this subsection, "tend" means to assist the diver in any way, to operate a boat as a platform for harvesting or to cull or otherwise handle the harvested product.   A. [PL 2015, c. 201, §2 (RP).] B. [PL 2015, c. 201, §2 (RP).] As long as one person present on a boat engaged as a platform for the harvesting of sea urchins and scallops by hand has met the tender safety requirements adopted by rule pursuant to section 6533, all other persons present on the boat may operate the boat or engage in culling activities or otherwise handle the harvested product. An individual who engages in harvesting activities in accordance with a license issued under section 6701 or 6748 may not be considered as the person who has met the tender safety requirements adopted by rule pursuant to section 6533.   [PL 2015, c. 201, §2 (AMD).] 2-A.  Thirty-day temporary license.   [PL 2009, c. 396, §3 (RP).] 3.  Eligibility.  A sea urchin and scallop diving tender license may be issued only to an individual who is a resident.   [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RPR).] 4.  Fees.  The fee for a license issued under this section is $133.   A. [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RP).] B. [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RP).] [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RPR).] 4-A.  Exception.  A person acting as a tender under section 6701, subsection 5, paragraph B or section 6748, subsection 4, paragraph B does not need to possess a license issued under this Part.   [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (NEW).] 5.  Prima facie evidence.   [PL 2009, c. 396, §3 (RP).] 6.  Violation.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RPR).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 392, §2 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 530, §1 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 19, §6 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 158, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B32 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §WW9 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §11 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 396, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 561, §21 (RPR). PL 2013, c. 282, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 492, §6 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 201, §2 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6536 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 1-A: COMMERCIAL UNDERWATER HANDHARVESTING SAFETY|12 §6536. Scallop diving tender license (REPEALED)

 §6536. Scallop diving tender license (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 530, §2 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 19, §7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B33 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 20, §WW10 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. G, §12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 396, §4 (RP). PL 2009, c. 652, Pt. C, §1 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6541 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6541. Artificial lights in herring fishing

 §6541. Artificial lights in herring fishing It shall be unlawful to take herring by use of or with the aid of any artificial light in the coastal waters, except as provided in this section.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]The commissioner may adopt or amend regulations that set aside specific areas where artificial light may be used in the taking of herring, provided the herring are to be taken for bait and the activity will not unreasonably interfere with commercial herring fishing.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6542 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6542. Size of herring

 §6542. Size of herring It shall be unlawful to take, buy, sell, process, ship, transport or possess herring which are less than 4 1/2 inches in length, except:   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]1.  Bait.   [PL 1983, c. 387, §1 (RP).] 2.  Tolerance of 25%.  Any person may take, buy, sell, process, ship, transport or possess herring that are less than 4 1/2 inches, if they comprise less than 25% by volume of an entire lot. The 25% tolerance by volume shall be determined by examination of 1/2 bushel chosen at random from each 30 hogsheads of herring or fraction thereof.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 387, §1 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6543 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6543. Standard unit of herring measure

 §6543. Standard unit of herring measure A person who purchases or sells herring in their live or raw state for packing, other than by a standard unit of measure or by a fractional part of a standard unit of measure, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged. The standard units of measure are the bushel, barrel of 3 bushels or the hogshead of 17 1/2 bushels.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 771, §B6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6544 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6544. Sealing of herring boats

 §6544. Sealing of herring boats A person who sells or transports any herring for processing, from or in the hold of any boat, which has not been measured and sealed as provided in this section, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]1.  Sealing of boats.  The holds of all boats transporting herring for processing purposes must be measured and sealed by the State Sealer of Weights and Measures or the state sealer's designee.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 2.  Fee.  The owner of the boat shall pay a fee for the measuring and sealing as determined by the State Sealer of Weights and Measures, based on the carrying capacity of the boat.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 3.  Method of measuring and sealing.  The measure must be in 5 hogshead divisions measured by liquid measure from a calibrated prover to the top of the hatch coaming. The measurement must be marked and permanently sealed, both forward and aft, in the hold, in the most practicable manner, while the boat is afloat.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §6 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 4.  Notification of broken seals.  The boat owner shall immediately notify the State Sealer of Weights and Measures of any alteration or the breaking of any seal.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 5.  Certification to commissioner.  After measuring and sealing each boat, the State Sealer of Weights and Measures shall certify to the commissioner the name of the owner and the name and capacity of each boat.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 771, §B6 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6545 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6545. Enforcement cooperation

 §6545. Enforcement cooperation The Commissioner of Marine Resources and the Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry shall cooperate in the enforcement of sections 6542 and 6543.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §25 (COR); PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). RR 2009, c. 2, §25 (COR). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §6 (REV).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6546 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6546. Sale and purchase of herring; written acknowledgement

 §6546. Sale and purchase of herring; written acknowledgement Any person, firm or corporation purchasing herring from a fisherman or his agent, at the time of purchase, shall furnish to the fisherman or his agent a written acknowledgment of the purchase.   [PL 1981, c. 671 (NEW).]1.  Contents of acknowledgment.  Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the buyer shall insert in the written acknowledgment all information necessary for a complete understanding of the transaction, including the price and quantity, and a provision for payment at a time not later than 14 days after delivery of the herring.   [PL 1981, c. 671 (NEW).] 2.  Payments.  Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the buyer shall make all payments to the fisherman, or his agent, in money or in money equivalent, which includes, but is not limited to, credit against any outstanding indebtedness the fisherman may have to the buyer.   [PL 1981, c. 671 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 671 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6547 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 2: HERRING LIMITATIONS|12 §6547. Sale or packing of herring (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 4159)

 §6547. Sale or packing of herring (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 32, SECTION 4159)The sale and packing of herring is subject to the following.   [PL 1991, c. 446, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).]1.  Tolerance of 25%; how determined.   [PL 1985, c. 268, §6 (RP).] 1.  Human consumption and bait purposes.  If there is a buyer of herring for processing for human consumption within a reasonable distance of the place where the herring are caught that is available at the time they are offered for sale and ready and willing to purchase at a price acceptable to the seller, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer for sale or transfer in any manner herring that are 4 1/2 inches in length or longer, when measured from one extreme to the other, to any person, firm or corporation for purposes other than for human consumption or bait, unless those herring are not desirable for processing for human consumption.   [PL 1991, c. 446, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).] 2.  Fish meal or oil.  It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to process herring that are 4 1/2 inches in length or longer, when measured from one extreme to the other, for use as fish meal or oil.   [PL 1991, c. 446, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).] 3.  Canning, packing or processing.  No person, firm or corporation may can, pack or otherwise process those herring other than for human consumption, except as provided in this section.   [PL 1991, c. 446, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).] 4.  Processing, transfer or sale of by-products.  Nothing in this section may prohibit the processing, transfer or sale of herring cuttings, by-products or waste.   [PL 1991, c. 446, Pt. A, §8 (RAL).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 446, §A8 (RAL).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6551 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6551. Tuna; method of taking

 §6551. Tuna; method of taking A person may not:   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]1.  Fish for or take tuna; permitted methods.  Fish for or take any tuna by any method other than by harpoons or by hook and line; or   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] 2.  Possess.  Possess any tuna that was taken in an unlawful manner.   [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §F12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6552 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6552. Smelts; method and amount (REPEALED)

 §6552. Smelts; method and amount (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 217 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 173 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6553 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6553. Atlantic salmon; limits; method of taking; closed season (REPEALED)

 §6553. Atlantic salmon; limits; method of taking; closed season (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 459, §2 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 662, §2 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 638 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 680, §5 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 506, §A14 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 690, §§9-11 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 406, §7 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6553-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6553-A. Implements and devices in Washington County waters

 §6553-A. Implements and devices in Washington County waters Between May 1st and December 1st of each year, it is unlawful to set or use any device, such as fish spawn, grapnel, spear, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap or set line on the waters of the Pleasant River and its tributaries in Columbia Falls and Addison, in Washington County, above Maine River Bridge, so-called, in Addison, and during that closed period a person may not have in that person's possession any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net, trap or set line on the waters of the Pleasant River or its tributaries within those boundaries. This section does not apply to the taking of eels by spear from those waters during the month of November annually. This section does not apply to the taking of river herring from those waters as authorized by the general law or by vote of the Town of Columbia Falls. Any equipment used in violation of this section must be confiscated by the commissioner, after final adjudication of any charge brought under this section.   [PL 2011, c. 598, §24 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 830 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 598, §24 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6553-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6553-B. Fixed gill nets; limited prohibition (REPEALED)

 §6553-B. Fixed gill nets; limited prohibition (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1993, c. 681, §1 (NEW). MRSA T. 12 §6553-B (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6554 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6554. Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits

 §6554. Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits 1.  Minimum length.  A person may not take or possess Pacific salmon which are less than 14 inches in length.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 2.  Method of taking.  A person may not fish for or take Pacific salmon from the coastal waters by any means other than hook and line with a single hook.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 3.  Limits.  A person may not take more than 2 Pacific salmon in any one day.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 4.  Exception for aquaculture.  A person lawfully engaged in the aquaculture of Pacific salmon is exempt from this section if that person holds a special license, if required, under section 6074.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] 5.  Recommendations; commissioner.  Nothing in this chapter may prohibit the commissioner from recommending to the Legislature changes in the limit on Pacific salmon that may be taken by hook and line with a single hook.   [PL 1983, c. 662, §5 (NEW).] 6.  Penalty.  A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 662, §5 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §B7 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 771, §§D1,2 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6555 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6555. Striped bass; method of taking

 §6555. Striped bass; method of taking It is unlawful to fish for or take striped bass, except by hook and line.   [PL 2001, c. 272, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 231 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 250 (RPR). PL 1985, c. 202 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 596, §1 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 596, §§2,5 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 513, §§6,7 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 622, §1 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 788, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 272, §9 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 6556 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES|Subpart 2: LICENSING|Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES|Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS|Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES|12 §6556. Striped bass; limits; personal use

 §6556. Striped bass; limits; personal use It is unlawful for any person to fish for or take striped bass, except for personal use.   SECTION HISTORY PL 1983, c. 713, §§1,2 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 596, §3 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 596, §§4,5 (RPR). PL 1987, c. 622, §2 (RPR). PL 1989, c. 788, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 272, §10 (AMD).