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12 ME Rev Stat § 12855 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12855. Examination

 §12855. Examination 1.  Requirement.  In order to qualify for a guide license, a person who has not held a valid guide license within the previous 3 years must pass an examination pursuant to this section.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Form.  The commissioner shall determine the form and content of the examination.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Location.  The commissioner shall designate locations where the examination will be held, except the examination must be held in one of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife regions if at least 10 applicants reside in that region.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Reexamination.  The commissioner may require a guide to be examined or reexamined if the commissioner receives a written complaint and, upon investigation, believes that the guide no longer meets the guide qualifications.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 5.  Fee.  The examination fee is $100. An applicant may retake the examination once without paying an additional fee. The fee is nonrefundable.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 6.  Oral examination.  If an oral examination is administered, the examination must be conducted by at least 2 trained examiners designated pursuant to section 10153, subsection 2, paragraph D who are approved by the commissioner or members of the Advisory Board for the Licensing of Guides.   [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).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12856 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12856. Approved curriculum for licensed Maine guides

 §12856. Approved curriculum for licensed Maine guides The commissioner shall approve a curriculum designed to prepare persons for the guide examinations. This curriculum must cover practical skills, fisheries and wildlife laws and other aspects important for the guiding profession. The commissioner shall convene an ad hoc advisory board, as defined under Title 5, section 12008, to develop the curriculum. Nonagency members must be compensated according to Title 5, chapter 379. The commissioner also shall consult with the Department of Education in developing the curriculum.   [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).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12857 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12857. Hiring guide

 §12857. Hiring guide 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not hire another person as a guide if the hiring person has knowledge that the person does not hold a valid guide license.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Penalty.  The following penalties apply to violations of this section.   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, §317 (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, §317 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §317 (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, §B317 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12858 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12858. Guide license violations

 §12858. Guide license violations 1.  Guide license violations.  A person licensed as a guide may not violate the following provisions.   A. A person licensed as a guide may not knowingly assist a client in violating any of the provisions of this Part.   (1) If the violation committed by the client is a civil violation, a person licensed as a guide who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   (2) If the violation committed by the client is a civil violation, a person licensed as a guide who violates this paragraph 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) If the violation committed by the client is a criminal violation, a person licensed as a guide who violates this paragraph commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. A person licensed as a guide who has knowledge that a client has violated the provisions of this Part shall, within 24 hours, inform a person authorized to enforce this Part.   (1) A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   (2) A person who violates this paragraph 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. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]C. A person licensed as a guide may not take a party of more than 12 people out on any lake, stream or waterway in the State at any time.   (1) A person who violates this paragraph commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   (2) A person who violates this paragraph 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. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Civil violations.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 3.  Criminal violations.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §318 (RP); 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, §B318 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12859 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12859. Junior Maine guides

 §12859. Junior Maine guides 1.  Eligibility.  To qualify as a junior Maine guide, a person must be at least 14 years of age and under 18 years of age, meet the requirements established by the commissioner and pass the required examinations.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Restrictions.  A junior Maine guide is not authorized to provide guiding services.   [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).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12861 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12861. Transportation of guide's clients by unlicensed person (REPEALED)

 §12861. Transportation of guide's clients by unlicensed person (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 532, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 598, §1 (AMD). MRSA T. 12 §12861, sub-§3 (RP).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12862 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 927: GUIDES, YOUTH CAMP TRIP LEADERS AND EDUCATIONAL TRIP LEADERS|12 §12862. Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours

 §12862. Retrieval of wounded or killed bear, deer or moose after hours Notwithstanding sections 11205, 11206 and 11111, the commissioner may authorize a person licensed to guide hunters under section 12853 whose client during a guided hunt wounds or kills a bear, deer or moose to track and dispatch that animal outside of legal hunting hours. A licensed guide authorized to track a wounded animal pursuant to this section may use one leashed dog for tracking purposes. The commissioner may place conditions and restrictions on tracking activities conducted pursuant to this section to ensure its proper administration and the humane treatment of a wounded animal.   [PL 2015, c. 90, §5 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 90, §5 (NEW).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12902 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12902. Legislative findings

 §12902. Legislative findings The Legislature finds that the recreational use of watercraft on rapidly flowing rivers in this State has become an increasingly popular sport. Many members of the public rely on commercial whitewater outfitters to provide safe and enjoyable trips on these rivers. This sport may pose significant risks to the users of these rivers if outfitters are not skilled and knowledgeable in the navigation of those rivers and are not properly regulated.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]The Legislature further finds that increased use of the State's rapidly flowing rivers has increased the environmental, physical and social burdens on that resource.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]The Legislature further finds that it is in the public interest for the State, as trustee of the public waters, to regulate commercial whitewater rafting, pursuant to: the State's authority to protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; the State's authority to protect its natural resources or rapidly flowing rivers; and the State's authority over the care, supervision and protection of navigation.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]The Legislature further finds that, in exercising this authority, it is in the public interest for the State to adopt measures to ensure the competence of commercial whitewater outfitters; to adopt recreational use limits; and to allocate the privilege of commercial use where necessary to meet the objectives and goals of this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]The Legislature further finds that it is in the public interest to allow stable, well-qualified outfitters who are providing excellent service and meeting the conditions of their allocations to continue to do so, subject to periodic review.   [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).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12903 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12903. River management objectives

 §12903. River management objectives The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State:   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]1.  Safety and health requirements.  To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Minimize environmental impact.  To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Recreational use.  To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Quality wilderness experience.  To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 5.  Multiple uses.  To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 6.  Diversity of whitewater experiences and services.  To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 7.  River use and impact.  To monitor river use and its impact;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 8.  Communication.  To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 9.  System of allocating river use.  To provide a system of allocating river use that is simple and fair and that meets the specific goals of section 12913.   [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).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12904 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12904. Exceptions

 §12904. Exceptions This chapter does not apply to the operation of canoes or kayaks. This chapter does not apply to guides, youth camp trip leaders or educational trip leaders licensed under chapter 927 or motorboat operators licensed under chapter 935, unless those persons are in the business of conducting commercial whitewater trips.   [PL 2021, c. 162, §10 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 211, Pt. B, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 253, §35 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 162, §10 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12905 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12905. General penalty (REPEALED)

 §12905. General penalty (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, §B323 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12906 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12906. Rule violations; whitewater rafting

 §12906. Rule violations; whitewater rafting The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating commercial whitewater rafting.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §324 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]1.  Civil.  Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating commercial whitewater rafting 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, §324 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Criminal.  A person who violates a rule regulating commercial whitewater rafting 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, §324 (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, §B324 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12909 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12909. Whitewater guide license

 §12909. Whitewater guide license 1.  Eligibility.  A person may not act as a whitewater guide unless that person is 18 years of age or older and has procured a license from the commissioner pursuant to this section.   A. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §329 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §329 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Rules.  The commissioner shall by rule establish the requirements for a whitewater guide's license.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  Examination.  All initial applicants for a whitewater guide's license are required to pass an examination developed and administered by the commissioner.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 4.  Fee.  The fee for an examination is $100 and is not refundable. An applicant may retake the examination once without paying an additional examination fee. A whitewater guide's license is a 3-year license. The fee for a whitewater guide's license is $89.   [PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §32 (AMD).] 5.  Renewal.  A whitewater guide whose license is not suspended or revoked may renew that license upon the payment of the license fee. An examination is required for any person who has not held a valid whitewater guide's license within the previous 3 years.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 6.  Nonrenewal, suspension or revocation.  A whitewater guide's license is subject to nonrenewal, suspension or revocation for good cause shown, including, but not limited to, unsafe practices, falsification of reports or serious or continued violation of this chapter, subject to Title 5, chapter 375.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §330 (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, §§B329,330 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §III32 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12910 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12910. Safety; order of launch; safety committee

 §12910. Safety; order of launch; safety committee 1.  Whitewater trip safety restrictions.  The commissioner shall by rule establish safety restrictions for whitewater trips. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. A person who violates safety restrictions established pursuant to this subsection commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §331 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 2.  Order of launch.  Launch order of commercial whitewater outfitters on a particular river or portion of river may be determined and enforced by the department to protect public health and safety. The department shall provide for the outfitters to choose, in the order of their first documented dates of continuous commercial operation on the particular river or portion of river, their preferred launch positions. To facilitate that determination, each outfitter shall submit a sworn affidavit to the department stating the date the outfitter first began continuous commercial operation.   A. A commercial whitewater outfitter shall comply with any order of launch established by the department under this subsection.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §332 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]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 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §332 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §332 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).] 3.  Whitewater Safety Committee.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §15 (RP).] 4.  Safety reports.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §16 (RP).] 5.  Penalties.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §17 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B331-334 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 651, §§15-17 (AMD).
12 ME Rev Stat § 12911 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 12: CONSERVATION|Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE|Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS|Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING|12 §12911. Recreational use limits

 §12911. Recreational use limits 1.  Findings and goals.  Increased use has resulted in increased environmental impact on the Kennebec River and the West Branch Penobscot River, as well as on their valleys, nearby roads and the social structure of the areas. Recreational use limits are necessary to allow for rafting use and other competing uses, such as fishing, camping and canoeing, while minimizing detrimental impacts and maintaining the opportunity for a quality wilderness experience for rafters and for other users.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 2.  Kennebec River.  The recreational use limit on the Kennebec River between Harris Station and West Forks is 1,000 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).] 3.  West Branch Penobscot River.  The recreational use limit of the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station and Pockwockamus Falls is 560 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.   A. In order to allow free time for other uses, a person may not conduct a whitewater trip on the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station and Pockwockamus Falls between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §335 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]B. The following penalties apply to violations of paragraph A.   (1) A person who violates paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   (2) A person who violates paragraph A 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, §335 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).][PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §335 (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, §B335 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).