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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 615: GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS › 12 §6310-A. Appeal of license denial; Armed Forces or Coast Guard service

§6310-A. Appeal of license denial; Armed Forces or Coast Guard service
1.  Appeal of license denial.
A person who is denied a license for a limited entry fishery because that person does not meet the eligibility requirements due to service in the United States Armed Forces or the United States Coast Guard precluding that person from participating in the fishery may appeal to the commissioner under this section for a review of that license denial. A license may be granted by the commissioner under this section only if the person:
A. Documents that the person harvested the relevant species while in possession of a fishing license for that species within one year prior to entering the service;   [PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
B. [PL 2017, c. 161, §1 (RP).]
C. Has not been dishonorably discharged from service; and   [PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
D. Requests an appeal under this section within one year of discharge from service.   [PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 161, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Limited entry fishery.
For purposes of this section, "limited entry fishery" means a fishery in which licenses are limited to individuals who have held a license in the previous year or a fishery that is otherwise restricted by a limited entry system.
[PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Appeals process.
A person appealing a license denial under this section must request the appeal in writing. The commissioner shall hold a hearing on the appeal if a hearing is requested in writing within 10 days of the initial request for appeal. If a hearing is requested, it must be held within 30 days of the request unless a longer period is mutually agreed to in writing, and it must be conducted in the Augusta area.
A hearing held under this subsection is informal. At the hearing, the appellant may present any evidence concerning the criteria listed in subsection 1 that might justify issuing a license to the person, and the commissioner may request any additional information the commissioner considers necessary.
[PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
4.  Issuance on appeal.
Issuance of a license on appeal is at the discretion of the commissioner, except that a license may not be issued unless the criteria in subsection 1 are met. Decisions of the commissioner must be in writing.
[PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 319, §2 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 161, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 615: GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS › 12 §6310-B. Continued eligibility for lobster and crab fishing licenses following successful appeal

§6310-B. Continued eligibility for lobster and crab fishing licenses following successful appeal
A person who, upon appeal pursuant to section 6310‑A, is issued a Class I, II or III lobster and crab fishing license shall submit landings data for the following 2 license years in accordance with rules adopted pursuant to section 6173. During the 2nd license year following the successful appeal in which that person holds a Class I, II or III lobster and crab fishing license, the person shall provide landings reports indicating a minimum of 50 landings days and sales of lobster to an individual licensed under section 6851 during that license year. If a person fails to meet the requirements of this section, the person is no longer eligible for a Class I, II or III lobster and crab fishing license and the commissioner shall revoke the license in accordance with the provisions of sections 6352 and 6353.   [PL 2017, c. 161, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 161, §2 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 615: GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS › 12 §6311-A. Student licenses after military service

§6311-A. Student licenses after military service
An individual who is eligible for a student lobster and crab fishing license under section 6421, subsection 1, paragraph E either when enlisted in the United States Armed Forces or United States Coast Guard or when ordered to active duty in the National Guard or the Reserves of the United States Armed Forces may, upon that individual's return from service, have that individual's eligibility regarding age extended by the number of years that individual was not able to purchase a student license due to this service, for a period of up to 10 years. In order to extend eligibility under this section, that individual must initiate the license application within one year of that individual's return from service.   [PL 2013, c. 319, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 319, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS › Article 1: SUSPENSION ON CONVICTION › 12 §6351. Suspension based on criminal conviction or civil adjudication

§6351. Suspension based on criminal conviction or civil adjudication
1.  Grounds for suspension.
Any of the following is grounds for suspension of a license, the right to obtain a license or a certificate issued under this Part:
A. A conviction for a violation of a marine resources law;   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §15 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. A conviction for a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 31;   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §15 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B-1. A conviction for a violation of Title 17‑A, chapter 15;   [PL 2009, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]
B-2. A conviction for a violation of Title 17‑A, section 802 that is directly related to an activity for which a lobster and crab fishing license is required;   [PL 2017, c. 197, §1 (NEW).]
B-3. A conviction for a violation of Title 17‑A, section 805 that is directly related to an activity for which a lobster and crab fishing license is required;   [PL 2017, c. 197, §1 (NEW).]
C. A conviction for a criminal offense against a marine patrol officer while that officer is engaged in the performance of official duty;   [PL 2009, c. 394, §1 (AMD).]
D. A civil adjudication of having violated a marine resources law; or   [PL 2009, c. 394, §1 (AMD).]
E. A suspension authorized under section 6409 or 6410.   [PL 2009, c. 394, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2017, c. 197, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Suspension procedure.
In order to suspend a license or certificate because of a conviction or adjudication, the commissioner shall follow the procedures of this article.
[PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §15 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
3.  Denial of license.
An applicant for any license or certificate as set out in this chapter may be denied a license or certificate in the same manner as provided for in this section.
[PL 2009, c. 394, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 218, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B15 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 394, §§1, 2 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 197, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS › Article 1: SUSPENSION ON CONVICTION › 12 §6352. Notice

§6352. Notice
The commissioner shall give notice of a suspension or a revocation and may give an opportunity for a hearing to the holder.   [PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (RPR).]
1.  Time of notice.
Notice must be given within 60 days of the conviction or adjudication pursuant to section 6351 and must be mailed to the last known address as provided in the department's marine resources licensing and enforcement database or be served in hand.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (RPR).]
2.  Nature of notice.
The notice must contain:
A. A statement of the conviction or adjudication pursuant to section 6351;   [PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
B. The reason and statutory grounds for the suspension or revocation;   [PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
C. The effective date of the suspension or revocation; and   [PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
D. The opportunity for a hearing, should one exist.   [PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (RPR).]
3.  Hearing.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (RP).]
4.  Receipt date.
The notice is deemed received 3 days after the mailing.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
5.  Effective date of suspension or revocation.
A suspension or revocation is effective on the date specified by the commissioner on the notice, which may not be less than 10 days after the mailing of the notice of suspension or revocation by the commissioner.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 433, §7 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 390, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 151, §1 (RPR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS › Article 1: SUSPENSION ON CONVICTION › 12 §6353. Hearing

§6353. Hearing
1.  Request for hearing; place of hearing.
A hearing must be requested in writing within 10 days from the effective date of the suspension. If requested, it must be held within 10 days of the request unless a longer period of time is mutually agreed to in writing. The hearing must be conducted in the Augusta area.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §2 (RPR).]
2.  Evidence.
At the hearing, the holder or the department may present any evidence concerning the violation.
[PL 2009, c. 151, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Decisions.
Decisions of the commissioner must be in writing. The commissioner may reinstate the license or certificate or reduce the suspension period if the commissioner is satisfied that to do so would be in the best interests of justice, except that the commissioner may not reduce suspensions set by statute.
[PL 1991, c. 390, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 390, §4 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 151, §§2, 3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS › Article 2: SUSPENSION WITHOUT CONVICTION › 12 §6372. Procedure for suspending on refusal to allow inspection

§6372. Procedure for suspending on refusal to allow inspection
Notwithstanding the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, the procedure for suspending a license for refusal to allow inspection or seizure under section 6306 or refusal to allow inspection under section 6852, subsection 2‑A or section 6856 is as follows.   [PL 2011, c. 598, §19 (AMD).]
1.  Initiation and suspension.
A marine patrol officer may deliver to the commissioner a written statement under oath that a person has refused to allow inspection or seizure under section 6306. The commissioner, on receipt of the affidavit, shall immediately notify the person in writing that the person's license has been suspended.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §50 (COR).]
2.  Notice.
The notice shall state that there is an opportunity for a hearing, if it is requested in writing within 10 days of the notice.
[PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
3.  Hearing.
Any hearing shall be held within 3 business days after receipt of the request for the hearing. A hearing may be held more than 3 business days after the request if the request states in writing that the delay was voluntarily requested by the license holder. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the following provisions of the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375:
A. Evidence, Title 5, section 9057, except the issues are limited to whether the licensee had a license and whether the licensee refused inspection;   [PL 2009, c. 151, §4 (AMD).]
B. Notice, Title 5, section 9058;   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
C. Record, Title 5, section 9059;   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
D. Decisions, Title 5, section 9061, except the decision shall be made not more than one business day after completion of the hearing; and   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
E. Presiding officer, Title 5, section 9062, subsections 3 and 4, except the presiding officer shall be the commissioner or deputy commissioner.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 151, §4 (AMD).]
4.  Stay.
Upon written request, the commissioner may delay the suspension pending the determination of the original hearing or the appeal, if the commissioner finds that suspension will cause undue hardship.
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §51 (COR).]
5.  Appeal.
The decision of the commissioner may be appealed to the Superior Court, if it is filed with the court within 30 days of the decision.
[PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 541, §B15 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 151, §4 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 311, §2 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 598, §19 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §§50, 51 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS › Article 2: SUSPENSION WITHOUT CONVICTION › 12 §6373. Procedure for suspending for violation of a shellfish provision (REPEALED)

§6373. Procedure for suspending for violation of a shellfish provision
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 547, §B30 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 547, §B80 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 311, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6401. Suspension or revocation based on conviction or adjudication

§6401. Suspension or revocation based on conviction or adjudication
1.  Violation of marine resources laws.
Notwithstanding specific penalties authorized under this Part, the commissioner may suspend any licenses or certificates issued under this Part if a person is convicted or adjudicated in court of violating any section of the marine resources laws.
[PL 2013, c. 468, §11 (AMD).]
2.  Length of suspension.
The suspension of a license or certificate may not exceed:
A. One year from the date of the first conviction or adjudication;   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §17 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. Two years from the date of the 2nd conviction or adjudication; and   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §17 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
C. Three years from the date of the 3rd or subsequent conviction or adjudication.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §17 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §17 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
3.  Applicable standards.
Any conviction or adjudication occurring more than 7 years before the last conviction or adjudication may not be counted in determining lengths of suspension.
[PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §17 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
4.  Revocation following 6 or more violations.
The commissioner may permanently revoke any licenses or certificates of a license holder or certificate holder following the conviction or adjudication of the license holder or certificate holder for a 6th or subsequent violation of marine resources laws.
[PL 2013, c. 468, §11 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 43 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §B17 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 468, §11 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting

§6402. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2, the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab fishing license of a license holder or the nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a permit holder convicted of violating section 6434 for not less than 2 years and not more than 6 years from the date of a first conviction and not less than 2 years and not more than 10 years from the date of a 2nd conviction. For a 3rd or subsequent conviction, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the person's license or permit.   [PL 2017, c. 197, §5 (AMD).]
1.  Convictions for cutting lobster trap lines.
A person convicted under section 6434 of molesting lobster gear by cutting a lobster trap line shall, upon making full payment as ordered by the court under section 6434, subsection 4, paragraph A, provide the commissioner with proof of that payment. If the commissioner does not receive that proof within 3 years after the date of conviction, the commissioner shall continue that license suspension until such time as that proof is received.
[PL 2017, c. 197, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 543, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 201, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 151, §5 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 394, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 561, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 197, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402-A. Suspension based on conviction of dragging in cable area

§6402-A. Suspension based on conviction of dragging in cable area
For any person convicted in court of violating section 6954 or 6954‑A, the commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person was engaged at the time of the violation. The suspension shall be for one year from the date of the conviction.   [PL 1987, c. 1, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1983, c. 179, §1 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 1, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters

§6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2, the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab fishing license of any license holder or the nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a permit holder convicted of a 2nd or subsequent offense of possessing a lobster in violation of section 6431, 6436, 6438‑A or 6952‑A if the conviction of the 2nd or subsequent offense involved possession of 5 or more illegal lobsters. If the 2nd offense occurs on the same day as the first offense, the commissioner may waive the mandatory suspension.   [PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Second offense.
For a 2nd conviction the commissioner shall suspend the license for at least one year from the date of conviction and may suspend the license for up to 3 years.
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Third or subsequent offense.
For a 3rd or subsequent conviction, the commissioner shall suspend the license for 3 years from the date of conviction and may permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Offenses after July 1, 1994.
[PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 550, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 201, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402-C. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of dragging within the prohibited area surrounding aquaculture operations

§6402-C. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of dragging within the prohibited area surrounding aquaculture operations
For any person convicted of a 2nd or subsequent offense of section 6957, subsection 1, the commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person was engaged at the time of the violation. The suspension is for 5 years from the date of conviction.   [PL 1995, c. 169, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 169, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402-D. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing over trap limit

§6402-D. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing over trap limit
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2, the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab fishing license or nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a person convicted of a violation of section 6431-F, subsection 4 for not less than 3 years and not more than 10 years from the date of a first conviction. For a 2nd conviction, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the person's license or permit.   [PL 2017, c. 197, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 197, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6402-E. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing sunken trap or trawl

§6402-E. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing sunken trap or trawl
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2, the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab landing license or nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a person convicted of a violation of section 6432, subsection 2, paragraph B for not less than 3 years and not more than 10 years from the date of a first conviction. For a 2nd conviction, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the person's license or permit.   [PL 2017, c. 197, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 197, §6 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6403. Suspension based on refusing inspection or seizure

§6403. Suspension based on refusing inspection or seizure
The commissioner may suspend any and all licenses issued under this Part if the license holder refuses to allow inspection or seizure under section 6306. This suspension may not exceed one year.   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404. Revocation based on conviction of scrubbing lobsters

§6404. Revocation based on conviction of scrubbing lobsters
The commissioner may permanently revoke the lobster and crab fishing license, wholesale seafood license and the commercial fishing license of any license holder or the nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a permit holder convicted in court of violating section 6438-A.   [PL 2017, c. 197, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 468, §2 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 201, §3 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 172, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 197, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-A. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting elver gear

§6404-A. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting elver gear
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the elver fishing license of any license holder convicted of violating section 6575-D.   [PL 2013, c. 49, §3 (AMD).]
1.  First offense.
For a first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the license holder's license for 3 years.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 536, §A5 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 421, §B18 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 421, §C1 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 549, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 49, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-B. Suspension based on conviction of fishing on closed days for sea urchin fishing

§6404-B. Suspension based on conviction of fishing on closed days for sea urchin fishing
The commissioner shall suspend the sea urchin fishing license of any license holder convicted in court of violating section 6749 or any rule adopted under section 6749. The suspension must be for one year from the date of conviction.   [PL 2003, c. 510, Pt. B, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 244, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 327, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 510, §B4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-C. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in zone for which person is not licensed

§6404-C. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in zone for which person is not licensed
The commissioner shall suspend the sea urchin fishing license of any license holder convicted in court of violating section 6749-P. The suspension must be for one year from the date of conviction.   [PL 1999, c. 244, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 244, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-D. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in a closed area

§6404-D. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in a closed area
The commissioner shall suspend the sea urchin fishing license of any license holder convicted in court of violating section 6749-N. The suspension must be for one year from the date of conviction.   [PL 2001, c. 327, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 327, §3 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-E. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing small sea urchins

§6404-E. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing small sea urchins
The commissioner shall suspend the sea urchin fishing license of any license holder convicted in court of a 3rd or subsequent offense of possessing sea urchins smaller than the minimum size established pursuant to section 6749-A. The suspension must be for at least one year from the date of conviction and may be up to 3 years. Any conviction occurring more than 5 years before the last conviction may not be counted in determining the suspension.   [PL 2003, c. 200, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 200, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-F. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing oversize sea urchins

§6404-F. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing oversize sea urchins
The commissioner shall suspend the sea urchin fishing license of any license holder convicted in court of a 3rd or subsequent offense of possessing sea urchins larger than the maximum size established pursuant to rule. The suspension must be for at least one year but not more than 3 years from the date of conviction. Any conviction occurring more than 5 years before the last conviction may not be counted in determining the suspension.   [PL 2007, c. 615, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 615, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-G. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of scallop fishing in a conservation area

§6404-G. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of scallop fishing in a conservation area
The commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person was engaged at the time of the violation for any person adjudicated of a 2nd or subsequent violation of section 6626. The suspension must be for one year from the date of adjudication.   [PL 2009, c. 72, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 72, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-H. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of an elver fishing license offense

§6404-H. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of an elver fishing license offense
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke a person's eligibility for the elver lottery under section 6505-A, subsection 2-C if the person is convicted of an offense in violation of section 6505-A, subsection 1.   [PL 2017, c. 250, §1 (AMD).]
1.  First offense.
For a first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the person's eligibility for the elver lottery under section 6505-A, subsection 2-C for one year.
[PL 2017, c. 250, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the person's eligibility for the elver lottery under section 6505-A, subsection 2-C.
[PL 2017, c. 250, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 49, §4 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 250, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-I. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of untagged elver gear

§6404-I. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of untagged elver gear
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the elver fishing license of any license holder convicted of violating section 6505-B.   [PL 2013, c. 49, §5 (AMD).]
1.  First offense.
For a first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the license holder's license for one year.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 49, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-J. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing during closed season or a closed period

§6404-J. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing during closed season or a closed period
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the elver fishing license of any license holder convicted of violating section 6575.   [PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §25 (AMD).]
1.  First offense.
For a first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the license holder's license for one year.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 49, §6 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 405, Pt. A, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-K. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver dealer's license

§6404-K. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver dealer's license
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the elver dealer's license of any elver dealer's license holder convicted of violating section 6864.   [PL 2013, c. 49, §7 (AMD).]
1.  First offense.
For a first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the license holder's license for one year.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 549, §2 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 49, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-L. Suspension or revocation based on interstate wildlife violator compact

§6404-L. Suspension or revocation based on interstate wildlife violator compact
The commissioner may suspend or revoke the license, privilege or right of any person to fish for, take, possess or transport any marine organism to the extent that the license, privilege or right has been suspended or revoked by another member state of an interstate wildlife violator compact entered into by the commissioner pursuant to section 6022, subsection 19.   [PL 2013, c. 468, §12 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 468, §12 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-M. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver individual fishing quota

§6404-M. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver individual fishing quota
The commissioner shall suspend or revoke the elver fishing license of any license holder convicted of violating section 6575-K.   [PL 2013, c. 485, §4 (NEW).]
1.  First offense.
For the first offense, the commissioner shall suspend the license holder's license for one year.
[PL 2013, c. 485, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Second offense.
For a 2nd offense, the commissioner shall permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 2013, c. 485, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 485, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6404-N. Revocation based on conviction of failing to record the sale of elvers with an elver transaction card

§6404-N. Revocation based on conviction of failing to record the sale of elvers with an elver transaction card
The commissioner shall permanently revoke the elver fishing license, elver dealer's license or elver exporter's license of any license holder convicted of violating section 6505‑A, subsection 1‑D.   [PL 2019, c. 163, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 163, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6405. Trap removal

§6405. Trap removal
A person whose lobster and crab fishing license has been suspended shall, within 5 days of suspension, remove from the water all of the person's lobster traps or cars, except cars numbered with another valid license number. The commissioner may extend the time period if adverse weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the control of the license holder prevent removal within that time period.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §52 (COR).]
During the removal period, the license holder may not sell, lease or otherwise transfer ownership of the license holder's lobster traps or cars or give written permission to another person to raise, lift or transfer those traps or cars. The commissioner may allow another licensed person, subject to any conditions or limitations, to assist the license holder in removing the license holder's traps or cars, if that assistance is required because of personal hardship or a large number of traps.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §52 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 713, §3 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 283, §1 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §52 (COR).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6406. Engaging in activities while under suspension

§6406. Engaging in activities while under suspension
1.  Prohibited acts.
It is unlawful for any person whose license or right to obtain a license is under suspension to:
A. Engage in any licensed activity;   [PL 1989, c. 455, §1 (RPR).]
B. Give another person permission to raise, lift, transfer or possess lobster traps or cars marked with the suspended person's lobster and crab fishing license number or lobster traps with buoys that carry the color design on file with the suspended license;   [PL 1991, c. 302, §1 (AMD).]
C. Assist a holder of a Class II lobster and crab fishing license as a crew member; or   [PL 1991, c. 302, §1 (AMD).]
D. [PL 1989, c. 455, §1 (RP).]
E. For any violation occurring on or after the effective date of this paragraph, assist any license holder as a crew member in any activity authorized by the suspended license.   [PL 1991, c. 302, §1 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 151, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
Violation of this section is a Class D crime, except that the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,000.
[PL 2009, c. 394, §5 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 283, §2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 455, §1 (RPR). PL 1991, c. 302, §1 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 302, §2 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 151, §6 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 394, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6407. Conviction or adjudication; juvenile offense; failure to appear

§6407. Conviction or adjudication; juvenile offense; failure to appear
Under this chapter:   [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Conviction or adjudication.
A conviction of a crime is considered a conviction and an adjudication of a civil violation is considered an adjudication during the pendency of appeal;
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Juvenile offense.
A conviction of a juvenile offense is considered a conviction; and
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
3.  Failure to appear.
Failure to appear in court when properly summoned is considered a conviction.
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6408. Suspension of lobster and crab fishing license

§6408. Suspension of lobster and crab fishing license
A person whose Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license has been suspended for more than one year must appear in person before the commissioner prior to being issued a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license pursuant to section 6421, subsection 5, paragraph D.   [PL 1999, c. 643, §2 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §6408. Suspension of license for failure to appear, answer or pay (REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 6409)
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 2, §13 (RAL). PL 1999, c. 643, §2 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 743, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6409. Suspension of license for failure to appear, answer or pay (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 6408)

§6409. Suspension of license for failure to appear, answer or pay
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 6408)
If a license is suspended pursuant to Title 14, section 3142, the suspension remains in effect and that person is ineligible to obtain or hold a license until the person pays the fine. Except for a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, upon payment of the fine and on condition of payment of a $25 administrative fee to the department, the suspension is rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain or hold a license reinstated. For a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, in order for the suspension to be rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain or hold a license to be reinstated, the person must purchase the license and pay the $25 administrative fee to the department by no later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the fine is paid. For the purposes of this section, "fine" has the same meaning as in Title 14, section 3141, subsection 1.   [PL 2019, c. 642, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
RR 1999, c. 2, §13 (RAL). PL 2009, c. 561, §14 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 642, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6410. Suspension of license for failure to comply with court order of support

§6410. Suspension of license for failure to comply with court order of support
If a person's eligibility to obtain or hold a license or registration is suspended pursuant to Title 19-A, section 2201, the suspension remains in effect until the person is in compliance with a court order of support. Except for a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, upon payment of a $25 administrative fee to the department, the suspension is rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain or hold a license reinstated. For a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, in order for the suspension to be rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain or hold a license to be reinstated, the person must purchase the license and pay the $25 administrative fee to the department by no later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the person is in compliance with the court order of support.   [PL 2019, c. 642, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 520, §3 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 561, §15 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 642, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6411. Refusal to renew or reissue license for failure to file or failure to pay state tax obligations

§6411. Refusal to renew or reissue license for failure to file or failure to pay state tax obligations
If a person's eligibility to obtain a license is suspended pursuant to Title 36, section 175, the suspension is in effect until the State Tax Assessor issues a certificate of good standing. Except for a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, upon payment of a $25 administrative fee to the department, the suspension is rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain a license reinstated. For a limited entry fishery, as defined in section 6310‑A, subsection 2, in order for the suspension to be rescinded and the person's eligibility to obtain a license to be reinstated, the person must purchase the license and pay the $25 administrative fee to the department by no later than the end of the calendar year following the year in which the person is issued a certificate of good standing.   [PL 2019, c. 642, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 561, §16 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 642, §4 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION › Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES › 12 §6413. Reduction in trap limit after certain suspensions

§6413. Reduction in trap limit after certain suspensions
The commissioner may reduce the number of trap tags a person whose lobster and crab fishing license has been suspended pursuant to section 6374, subsection 3-A may purchase in the year following the suspension, except that if the person holds a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license the person must be allowed to purchase at least 300 trap tags. For each following year, the license holder may purchase up to an increase of 100 trap tags each year as long as the total number purchased does not exceed the number of traps allowed under the lowest trap limit for the license or established by rule for the zones identified on that person's license pursuant to section 6446, subsection 1-A.   [PL 2017, c. 197, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 197, §8 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES › Subchapter 1: LICENSES › 12 §6421-A. Moratorium on new licenses (REPEALED)

§6421-A. Moratorium on new licenses
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 747, §1 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 330, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 397, §§4,5 (AMD). MRSA T. 12 §6421-A, sub-§2 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES › Subchapter 1: LICENSES › 12 §6421-B. Lobster license appeals process (REPEALED)

§6421-B. Lobster license appeals process
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 330, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 643, §4 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES › Subchapter 1: LICENSES › 12 §6421-C. Application of student and noncommercial license age requirements

§6421-C. Application of student and noncommercial license age requirements
1.  Student licenses.
Notwithstanding the age requirements of section 6421, subsection 3‑A, paragraph E and section 6421, subsection 5‑A, a person who holds a student license on October 31, 2003 may continue to be issued a student license until that person reaches 23 years of age. Notwithstanding the trap limits under section 6421, subsection 3‑A, paragraph E, a person who is 8 years of age or older and who holds a student license on October 31, 2003 may not submerge at any one time more than 150 lobster traps in the coastal waters of the State. A person who holds a student license and is less than 8 years of age on October 31, 2003 may not at any one time submerge more than 10 traps in the coastal waters of the State and upon reaching 8 years of age is subject to the trap limits provided in section 6421, subsection 3‑A, paragraph E. A person who holds a student license on October 31, 2003 must comply with the full-time student requirement of section 6421, subsection 5‑A and the apprenticeship program and sponsor requirements of section 6421, subsection 3‑A, paragraph E.
[PL 2003, c. 468, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Noncommercial licenses.
Notwithstanding the age requirements of section 6421, subsection 5‑B, a person who holds a noncommercial license and is less than 8 years of age on October 31, 2003 may continue to be issued a noncommercial license subject to the examination and licensure requirements of section 6421, subsection 5‑B.
[PL 2003, c. 468, §5 (NEW).]
3.  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 2003, c. 468, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 468, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES › Subpart 2: LICENSING › Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES › Subchapter 1: LICENSES › 12 §6422. Apprentice program

§6422. Apprentice program
1.  Program established; experience component.
By July 1, 1996, the commissioner shall establish by rule an apprentice program for entry into the lobster fishery. The program must include practical lobster fishing experience. A person must be 8 years of age or older and hold an apprentice lobster and crab fishing license or a student lobster and crab fishing license under section 6421 to enter the program.
[PL 2003, c. 468, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Length of program.
The commissioner shall determine the length of time an apprentice is enrolled in the program, which must be a minimum of 2 years.
[PL 1995, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Educational courses.
The program may include any educational courses the commissioner determines appropriate. Educational courses may be taught by the department or by any public or private sector association or organization authorized by the commissioner. 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 1995, c. 468, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Allowance for waivers.
[PL 2011, c. 486, §2 (RP).]
5.  Prohibition.
Rules adopted under this section may not require a person who has registered to enter an established island limited-entry zone program as described under section 6449 to apprentice in the zone in which the island limited-entry zone program is located.
[PL 2015, c. 428, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 468, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 568, §2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 250, §§7,8 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 574, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 281, §1 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 490, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 468, §6 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 486, §2 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 428, §2 (AMD).