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2023 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 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11853. Closed season; Haley Pond

§11853. Closed season; Haley Pond
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not hunt waterfowl on Haley Pond in the Town of Rangeley and Dallas Plantation in the County of Franklin.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
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, §185 (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, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (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, §B185 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11854. Nest or eggs of wild birds

§11854. Nest or eggs of wild birds
A person may not take, possess or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of a wild bird, except the English or European house sparrow, the rock pigeon, also known as the rock dove, and the European starling. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2019, c. 355, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 280, §10 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 355, §5 (AMD).
2023 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 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11855. Unlawful use of migratory game birds

§11855. Unlawful use of migratory game birds
1.  Prohibition.
Unless specifically permitted by regulations of the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16 United States Code, Sections 703 to 712, or by rules adopted by the commissioner in conformity with Title 5, Part 18, except section 8052, subsection 3 of that Title, a person may not:
A. Hunt migratory game birds;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Possess migratory game birds;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Transport migratory game birds; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Buy or sell migratory game birds.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §185 (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, §B185 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11856. Pheasants

§11856. Pheasants
The commissioner shall establish by rule a hunting season for male pheasants that disallows the taking of female pheasants in certain areas of the State. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. A person may not take a female pheasant in an area subject to the provisions of this section. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §186 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B186 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 9: GAME BIRD HUNTING › 12 §11857. Unlawful possession of ruffed grouse (REPEALED)

§11857. Unlawful possession of ruffed grouse
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 280, §11 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 538, §29 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 54, §8 (RP).
2023 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 9-A: UPLAND GAME SPECIES HUNTING › 12 §11871. Unlawful possession of upland game species

§11871. Unlawful possession of upland game species
1.  Daily bag limit.
On any given day, a person may not take more than the daily bag limit of an upland game species as established by the commissioner.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Possession limit.
A person may not possess more than the possession limit of an upland game species as established by the commissioner.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §9 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime for which a fine of not less than $200 plus $50 for each upland game species taken in violation may be adjudged.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 54, §9 (NEW).
2023 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 10: RACCOON HUNTING › 12 §11901. Raccoons

§11901. Raccoons
1.  Open season.
An open season for hunting raccoons established by the commissioner must be of uniform duration throughout the State.
[PL 2003, c. 592, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
2.  Night hunting.
Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibition in section 11206, raccoons may be hunted at night during an open season established pursuant to this section.
[PL 2003, c. 592, §4 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 592, §4 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C5,6 (AFF).
2023 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 11: HARE AND RABBIT HUNTING › 12 §11951. Hunting hares and rabbits with dogs

§11951. Hunting hares and rabbits with dogs
A person may use a dog to hunt, or may be accompanied by a dog while hunting, wild hares or rabbits during the open firearm season on deer.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §187 (AMD); 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, §B187 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 11: HARE AND RABBIT HUNTING › 12 §11952. Unlawful harvest of wild rabbits or hares

§11952. Unlawful harvest of wild rabbits or hares
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not:
A. Set or use any snare, trap or other device in the hunting of wild hares or rabbits, except that trappers may take wild hares or rabbits by box traps solely for the purpose of selling them to the commissioner as authorized by this Title; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Hunt wild hares or rabbits in any manner except by the ordinary method of shooting with guns, archery equipment or by falconry.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §33 (AMD).]
[PL 2023, c. 239, §33 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §188 (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, §B188 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 239, §33 (AMD).
2023 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 11: HARE AND RABBIT HUNTING › 12 §11953. Unlawful possession of wild hares or wild rabbits

§11953. Unlawful possession of wild hares or wild rabbits
1.  Unlawful possession; closed season.
A person may not possess a wild hare or rabbit taken during the closed season.
A. 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. 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, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Unlawful possession; prohibited method or device.
A person may not possess a wild hare or wild rabbit taken by any method or with any device prohibited by section 11952, subsection 1 or section 12252, subsection 2, paragraph A, B or C.
A. 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. 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, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §189 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B189 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 12: COYOTE HUNTING › 12 §12001. Night season and restrictions

§12001. Night season and restrictions
1.  Coyote hunting.
Notwithstanding the night hunting prohibitions in section 11206, there is an open season for hunting coyotes at night in all counties of the State from December 16th to August 31st.
Notwithstanding section 11214, subsection 1, paragraph M, the commissioner may appoint agents to hunt for coyotes at night using artificial illumination from September 1st to December 15th. The commissioner shall develop policies to make the affected public and affected law enforcement officers aware of any night hunting operations.
[PL 2011, c. 216, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Night; hunting hours.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §190 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Calling devices required.
A person may not hunt coyotes at night without possessing an electronic, hand-held or mouth-operated predator calling device.
A person who hunts coyotes in violation of this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §190 (AMD); 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, §B190 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 242, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 46, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 550, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 216, §1 (AMD).
2023 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 13: HUNTING DOG TRAINING AND FIELD TRAINING › 12 §12053. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area

§12053. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area
1.  Unlawful use of licensed dog training area.
The following provisions apply to licensed dog training areas.
A. A person may not hunt on a licensed dog training area licensed under section 12052 except that the owner of the land being used as a licensed dog training area may hunt wild animals and wild birds on the training area to the extent permitted by this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. A person may not do any of the following on a dog training area licensed and posted in accordance with section 12052 except as provided in section 12052:
(1) Train a dog;
(2) Hold a field trial;
(3) Enter the area accompanied by a dog; or
(4) Permit a dog of which that person is the owner or trainer to enter the area.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §196 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §196 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
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, §197 (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, §197 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §197 (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, §§B196,197 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 13: HUNTING DOG TRAINING AND FIELD TRAINING › 12 §12054. Field trials; raccoon and rabbits

§12054. Field trials; raccoon and rabbits
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
1.  Raccoon dog field trials.
A person may hold raccoon dog field trials at any time.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24) Rabbit hound field trials.
A person may not hold field trials for beagles and other rabbit hounds except from September 1st through the following April 10th. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/24) Rabbit hound field trials.
A person may not hold field trials for beagles and other rabbit hounds except from September 1st through the following April 10th. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation.
[PL 2023, c. 431, §12 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 431, §23 (AFF).]
3.  Sporting dog field trials.
The licensing and conduct of sporting dog field trials is governed by section 12055.
[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 2023, c. 431, §12 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 431, §23 (AFF).
2023 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 14: COMMERCIAL SHOOTING AREAS › 12 §12102. Importation permit for mallard ducks, quail, Chukar partridge and Hungarian partridge

§12102. Importation permit for mallard ducks, quail, Chukar partridge and Hungarian partridge
1.  Issuance.
The commissioner may grant permits to import live mallard ducks, quail, Chukar partridge and Hungarian partridge to operators of commercial shooting areas.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Application.
When requesting permission to import these birds, an importer shall:
A. Provide the commissioner with information on the number of the birds to be imported and the name and address of the seller; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Furnish the commissioner with a statement from an approved veterinarian or from the Department of Agriculture or from the conservation department of the state from which the birds are imported certifying that they are from flocks that have been tested for infectious or contagious disease and have not been exposed to that disease during the 6 months prior to importation.   [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, §9 (AFF).
2023 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 14: COMMERCIAL SHOOTING AREAS › 12 §12103. Remote-control hunting (REPEALED)

§12103. Remote-control hunting
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 81, §3 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 205, §12 (RP).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12151. Keeping wildlife in captivity

§12151. Keeping wildlife in captivity
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not keep wildlife in captivity except as provided under section 10105, subsection 10, sections 12102, 12152 and 12157 and Title 7, section 1809 or except if the wild animal was purchased from a dealer or pet shop licensed under Title 7, section 3933.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §13 (AMD).]
2.  Penalties.
Except as provided in section 12152, subsection 7, 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 $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2015, c. 374, §3 (AMD).]
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, §200 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. The department may seize fish or wildlife in accordance with sections 10502 and 10503 from a person who violates subsection 1.   [PL 2015, c. 374, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 285, §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, §B200 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 374, §§2-4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 285, §1 (AMD).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12153. Violation of rules regarding wild animals in captivity (REPEALED)

§12153. Violation of rules regarding wild animals in captivity
(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, §B202 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 301, §28 (RP).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12154. Department breeding or rearing wild birds

§12154. Department breeding or rearing wild birds
Notwithstanding section 12151 as it applies to section 12152, section 12151 does not apply to migratory game birds, partridge, grouse or pheasant owned by the department.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §203 (AMD); 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, §B203 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12155. Importation permit for wildlife (REPEALED)

§12155. Importation permit for wildlife
(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, §B204 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 374, §11 (RP).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12156. Release of wildlife into wild

§12156. Release of wildlife into wild
1.  Permit required.
Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not release into the wild captive, raised or imported wildlife unless that person has a valid permit issued under this section. Each day a person violates this subsection that person 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 2017, c. 205, §20 (AMD).]
2.  Issuance.
The commissioner may issue a written permit to any person permitting that person to release into the wild captive, raised or imported wildlife.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §20 (AMD).]
3.  Wild turkey restrictions.
Only the commissioner or agents of the commissioner may sell, give away or release into the wild any live wild turkey, hybrid wild turkey, wild turkey-domestic turkey cross or fertile egg of these species.
[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 2017, c. 205, §20 (AMD).
2023 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 15: WILDLIFE IMPORTATION AND POSSESSION PERMITS AND REQUIREMENTS › 12 §12157. Permit to transport wildlife for breeding and advertising

§12157. Permit to transport wildlife for breeding and advertising
1.  Permit required.
The commissioner may issue a permit to anyone permitting that person to take and transport within the limits of the State wildlife taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §205 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Prohibition.
A person may not take or transport within the limits of the State wildlife taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes unless that person holds a valid permit issued under this section.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §205 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
Each day a person violates subsection 2 that person 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, §205 (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, §B205 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12158. Importation permit for pheasants
(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, §B206 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 657, Pt. W, §5 (REV). PL 2017, c. 205, §21 (RP).
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§12159. Taking reptiles and amphibians from the wild
1.  Prohibition; penalties.
Except as provided in this section, a person may not take or possess reptiles or amphibians from the wild for export, sale or commercial purposes.
A. 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.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §207 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. 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, §207 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 54, §10 (AMD).]
2.  Commercial amphibian permit.
Persons harvesting amphibians for purposes of sale are required to obtain a permit from the commissioner. The fee for a permit issued under this subsection is $27. The permit expires one year from the date of issuance.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §22 (AMD).]
3.  Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules pertaining to harvest methods, confinement and disposal of amphibians. The commissioner may by rule:
A. Require reporting of harvest activities;   [PL 2011, c. 253, §23 (AMD).]
B. Establish a season, including daily and season possession limits; and   [PL 2017, c. 205, §23 (AMD).]
C. Establish requirements for humane harvest, confinement and disposal methods.   [PL 2017, c. 205, §23 (AMD).]
D. [PL 2017, c. 205, §23 (RP).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §23 (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, §§B207,208 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §23 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §§22, 23 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 54, §10 (AMD).
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§12160. Disposition of wolf hybrids
1.  Determination of species.
The department shall respond to requests under Title 7, section 3911‑B, subsection 3 for assistance in capturing and disposing of an animal suspected of being a wolf hybrid. The department may presume that the animal is a wolf hybrid if:
A. Licensure as a dog under Title 7, section 3922 cannot be confirmed;   [PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).]
B. The animal bears no identification indicating ownership; and   [PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).]
C. The animal has distinct wolflike characteristics.   [PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).]
The department may pursue genetic testing to determine if the animal is a wolf or wolf hybrid.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).]
2.  Rulemaking.
The department shall adopt rules establishing procedures for disposing of animals determined to be wolf hybrids under subsection 1. For the purposes of this section, "disposing" includes, but is not limited to, transferring the animal to a person holding a permit under section 12152 or euthanasia in accordance with Title 17, chapter 42, subchapter 4. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 100, §16 (NEW).
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§12161. Taking of certain nonmarine invertebrates from the wild for commercial purposes
1.  Prohibition; penalties.
Except as provided in this section, a person may not take and possess certain nonmarine invertebrates, specifically freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles, from the wild for export, sale or commercial purposes.
A. 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.   [PL 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW).]
B. 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 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW).]
2.  Commercial nonmarine invertebrate permit.
Persons harvesting freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles for export, sale or commercial purposes are required to obtain a permit from the commissioner. The fee for a permit issued under this subsection is $27. The permit expires one year from the date of issuance.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §24 (AMD).]
3.  Rules.
The commissioner may by rule:
A. Require reporting of commercial harvest activities, including at a minimum dates, locations and numbers collected by species;   [PL 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW).]
B. Establish daily and season possession limits; and   [PL 2017, c. 205, §25 (AMD).]
C. [PL 2017, c. 205, §26 (RP).]
D. Require humane harvest, confinement and disposal methods.   [PL 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §§25, 26 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 253, §24 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 205, §§24-26 (AMD).
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§12202. Trapping by landowner
Notwithstanding section 12201, subsection 1 and subject to all other applicable laws and rules, a resident and a member of the resident's immediate family, as long as the trapper's license to trap is not under suspension or revocation, may trap for wild animals without a trapping license issued under section 12201 on land:   [PL 2015, c. 301, §29 (AMD).]
1.  Possession.
To which they are legally entitled to possession;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Domiciled.
On which they are actually domiciled; and
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Agricultural purposes.
That is used exclusively for agricultural purposes.
[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, §18 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §29 (AMD).
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§12203. Trapping by agents of commissioner
(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, §B212 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12251. Closed seasons
1.  General.
Except as otherwise provided in this Part and except as the commissioner may establish by rule that is not inconsistent with this chapter, there is a perpetual closed season on trapping any wild animal or wild bird.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Unity Utilities District.
There is a continued closed season on all wild animals and wild birds on property owned by the Unity Utilities District located on Route 139 and Prairie Road in the municipality of Unity in Waldo County.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Closed season violation.
A person may not trap, or attempt to trap, any wild animal or wild bird during the closed season or possess any wild animal or wild bird taken during the closed season on that wild animal or wild bird.
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §213 (AMD); 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, §B213 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12252. Unlawful trapping methods
1.  Unlawfully rigging traps.
A person may not use auxiliary teeth on any leg-hold trap set on land.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Use or possession of prohibited implements or aids.
A person may not:
A. Set or tend a snare for the purpose of trapping any wild animal or wild bird, except as provided in section 10105, subsection 1 and section 12259;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Set or tend a set gun for the purpose of killing, taking, catching, wounding, harming or molesting any wild animal or wild bird;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Deposit any medicinal, poisonous or stupefying substance for the purpose of killing, taking, catching, wounding, harming or molesting any wild animal or wild bird, except that a landowner or member of the landowner's immediate family may use gas cartridges on the landowner's own land for woodchuck control; or   [PL 2015, c. 301, §31 (AMD).]
D. Sell, advertise, give notice of the sale or keep for sale any set gun or poisonous substance for the taking of wild animals or wild birds, except that a person may sell, advertise, give notice of sale of or keep for sale rodenticide for orchard mouse control and gas cartridges for woodchuck control.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 301, §31 (AMD).]
3.  Use of pole traps.
A person may not use or set any steel trap on the top of a pole, constituting a device commonly known as a "pole trap" for the purposes of catching any wild bird.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §214 (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, §B214 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 301, §31 (AMD).
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§12254. Labeling traps
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not set a trap for any wild animal without having the trap plainly labeled with that person's full name and address.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §216 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
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, §216 (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, §216 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §216 (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, §B216 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12255. Tending traps
1.  Failure to visit traps.
A person shall:
A. While trapping in an organized or incorporated place:
(1) Check each trap, except killer-type traps or drowning sets, at least once in every calendar day; and
(2) Check each killer-type trap or drowning set at least once in every 3 calendar days, except that a drowning set placed within 1/2 mile of a city, town or village center must be checked at least once in every calendar day; and   [PL 2015, c. 301, §32 (AMD).]
B. While trapping in an unorganized place:
(1) Check each trap, except killer-type traps and drowning sets, at least once in every calendar day; and
(2) Check each killer-type trap or drowning set at least once in every 5 calendar days.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §217 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
This subsection does not apply to under-ice drowning sets for beaver and muskrat. For the purposes of this subsection, "check" means to visit or cause to be visited.
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §32 (AMD).]
2.  Failure to remove animal from trap.
A person shall remove or cause to be removed from that person's trap an animal found caught in that trap.
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §217 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Carrying a firearm while trapping.
Notwithstanding section 11205, subsection 1, paragraph A and section 11206, subsection 1, paragraph A, a person who holds a valid trapping license may carry a firearm at any time during the open trapping season for the sole purpose of dispatching trapped animals unless that person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under Title 15, section 393, subsection 1 and has not obtained a valid permit in accordance with Title 15, section 393, subsection 2.
[RR 2011, c. 1, §18 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B217 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 340, §15 (AMD). RR 2011, c. 1, §18 (COR). PL 2015, c. 301, §32 (AMD).
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§12256. Disturbing traps of another
A person may not disturb or take a trap or a wild animal from a trap, other than that person's own trap, without the consent of the owner of the trap, except that a landowner or occupant of land that the landowner or occupant is legally entitled to possess may remove any trap found on the land if permission has not been granted under section 12253, subsection 1 or 2 or the person has not obtained a written permit from the landowner to trap on that landowner's land with cage-type live traps within 1/2 mile of a built-up portion of a city or village.   [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. 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).
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§12257. Trapping by certain department employees
1.  Prohibition.
A department biologist or warden may not trap wild animals for profit while on duty within the district to which that person is assigned.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §218 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
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, §218 (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, §218 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §218 (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, §B218 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12258. Eel permit for licensed trappers
(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, §§B219,220 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 298, §7 (RP).
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§12259. Trapping beaver
1.  Snares.
A person may use snares to trap for beaver during the open beaver trapping season.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Rules.
All rules adopted pursuant to section 10104, subsection 1 pertaining to the trapping of beaver with killer-type traps also apply to the trapping of beaver with snares.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Nonresident trapping beaver.
A nonresident may not trap beaver in this State unless that nonresident's state or province of residency allows Maine residents to trap beaver in that state or province.
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2011, c. 253, §25 (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, §B221 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §25 (AMD).
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§12260-A. Bear trapping permit
1.  Permit required.
Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part a person may not trap for bear without a valid bear trapping permit during the open bear trapping season under section 12260, subsection 1.
Each day a person violates this subsection, that person 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 2007, c. 168, §7 (NEW); PL 2007, c. 168, §8 (AFF).]
2.  Eligibility; license required.
A person who possesses a valid trapping license or a license that authorizes the hunting of bear, deer, moose, bobcat and raccoon may obtain a permit to trap bear from the commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §10 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
3.  Issuance; permit fee.
The commissioner, through the commissioner's authorized agent, shall issue a bear trapping permit to an eligible person. The annual fee for each permit issued is $10 for residents and $67 for nonresidents.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §11 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
4.  Bear trapping education course requirements; proof of bear trapping permit.
Beginning January 1, 2022, a person who applies for a bear trapping permit must submit proof of having successfully completed a bear trapping education course as provided by the department or satisfactory evidence of having previously held a valid Maine bear trapping permit in any year prior to 2022. When proof of competency cannot otherwise be provided, the applicant may substitute a signed affidavit stating that the applicant has successfully completed the required bear trapping education course or held a valid Maine bear trapping permit prior to 2022.
A person who is trapping for bear under the supervision of and in the presence of a licensed guide who has successfully completed the bear trapping education course is exempt from this subsection.
A person who is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, the Penobscot Nation, the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians or the Mi'kmaq Nation who presents certification from the appropriate reservation chief or governor or the Aroostook Micmac Council stating that the person is an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian nation, band or tribe listed in this paragraph is exempt from this subsection.
For the purposes of this subsection, "in the presence of" means in visual and voice contact without the use of visual or audio enhancement devices, including but not limited to binoculars, citizen band radios or electronic communication systems.
[PL 2023, c. 228, §10 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV); PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 168, §7 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 168, §8 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 100, §§10-12 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF). PL 2023, c. 228, §10 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §4 (REV). PL 2023, c. 369, Pt. A, §5 (AFF).
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§12301. Registration of harvested animals
(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, §B225 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).