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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 1: FISH AND WILDLIFE CITATIONS › 12 §10452. Refusal to sign

§10452. Refusal to sign
A person may not refuse to sign a citation or Uniform Summons and Complaint after having been ordered to do so by a law enforcement officer. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §56 (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, §B56 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 1: FISH AND WILDLIFE CITATIONS › 12 §10453. Unlawful disposition of citations

§10453. Unlawful disposition of citations
A warden or other public employee may not dispose of an official citation form or Uniform Summons and Complaint, except in accordance with law and as provided for in any applicable official policy or procedure of the Bureau of Warden Service.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §56 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §56 (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, §B56 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 2: EVIDENCE › 12 §10504. Officer's report

§10504. Officer's report
In all cases, the officer making any seizure or sale of fish or wildlife shall, within 10 days after the seizure or sale, report all particulars of the seizure or sale and an itemized statement of the proceeds, expenses and fees and the disposition of the proceeds to the commissioner.   [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 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10551. Prosecution by district attorney

§10551. Prosecution by district attorney
Each district attorney shall prosecute all violations of this Part occurring within the district attorney's district when requested by the commissioner or a game warden or other law enforcement officer authorized to enforce this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §61 (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, §B61 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10552. Compulsory testimony and witness immunity

§10552. Compulsory testimony and witness immunity
In any prosecution under this Part, any participant in a violation of this Part, when requested by the district attorney, commissioner or other officer instituting the prosecution, may be compelled to testify as a witness against any other person charged with violating this Part, but the evidence given may not be used against the person testifying in any prosecution for such a violation.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §61 (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, §B61 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10553. Jurisdiction

§10553. Jurisdiction
The District Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Superior Court in all criminal prosecutions under this Part. The District Court has jurisdiction in all civil prosecutions under this Part. Any person arrested or summonsed as a violator of this Part must with reasonable diligence be taken before the District Court in the division nearest to where the offense is alleged to have been committed for prosecution, and in such case jurisdiction is granted to the District Court in adjoining divisions to be exercised in the same manner as if the offense had been committed in that division.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. F, §2 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 688, Pt. F, §3 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 688, §F2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 688, §F3 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10554. Court procedure

§10554. Court procedure
The provisions of Titles 14 and 15 relating to court procedure apply in all prosecutions under this Part.   [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 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10555. Failure to appear

§10555. Failure to appear
If a person from whom a game warden has accepted personal recognizance and a deposit in accordance with section 10353, subsection 2, paragraph C fails to appear in court on the day specified in the summons, either in person or by counsel, the court shall order the recognizance and deposit forfeited, and the clerk shall immediately notify the commissioner. The default and forfeiture is considered a conviction for purposes of revocation of licenses.   [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 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 3: JUDICIAL ACTIONS › 12 §10556. Clerks to notify commissioner

§10556. Clerks to notify commissioner
The clerks of the District Court and the clerks of the Superior Court shall notify the commissioner of the conviction of a person of a violation of this Part, the sentence of the court and any appeal taken from the sentence.   [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 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10601. General penalty statement (REPEALED)

§10601. General penalty statement
(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, §B63 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10602. Rule violations; general (REPEALED)

§10602. Rule violations; general
(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, §B63 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10603. Crime of multiple civil violations (REPEALED)

§10603. Crime of multiple civil violations
(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, §B63 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10604. Conviction record of habitual violator

§10604. Conviction record of habitual violator
A certificate, signed by the commissioner or a person designated by the commissioner, setting forth the conviction record as maintained by the department of any person whose record brings that person within the definition of an habitual violator, as defined in section 10605, subsection 1, is admissible in evidence in all courts of the State for purposes of sentencing. That certificate is prima facie evidence that the person named in the certificate was duly convicted by the court in which that conviction was made of each offense set forth in the certificate. If the person named in the certificate denies any of the facts stated in the certificate, that person has the burden of proof.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §7 (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 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10605. Sentencing alternative; habitual violator

§10605. Sentencing alternative; habitual violator
1.  Habitual violator defined.
For purposes of this section, "habitual violator" means a person whose record, as maintained by the department, shows that:
A. The person has been convicted of 3 or more criminal violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period, except that, whenever more than one criminal violation is committed at the same time, multiple convictions are deemed to be one offense; or   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §64 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. The person has been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part and convicted of 2 or more Class E crimes as a result of such prior adjudications within the previous 5-year period.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §64 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §64 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Sentencing alternative for habitual violators.
When an habitual violator is convicted of a crime in this Part the court shall impose a sentencing alternative involving not less than 3 days imprisonment, none of which may be suspended, and a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended.
[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 2003, c. 655, §B64 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10606. License or permit violation (REPEALED)

§10606. License or permit violation
(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, §B65 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10607. Rule violations; operation of motor vehicles on public water supply (REPEALED)

§10607. Rule violations; operation of motor vehicles on public water supply
(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, §B65 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 907: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES › Subchapter 4: MULTIPLE VIOLATIONS AND SENTENCING ALTERNATIVES › 12 §10608. Juvenile violations

§10608. Juvenile violations
Notwithstanding other provisions of law, a person who has not attained 18 years of age and who is convicted of a crime for a violation of this Part that is not defined as a juvenile crime under Title 15, section 3103, subsection 1 may not be sentenced to imprisonment but may be ordered to serve a period of confinement in a Department of Corrections juvenile correctional facility that may not exceed 30 days, which may be suspended in whole or in part, if the court determines that:   [PL 2005, c. 507, §3 (AMD).]
1.  Crime.
The crime is one that, if committed by a person who has attained 18 years of age, would carry a mandatory term of imprisonment that may not be suspended;
[PL 2005, c. 328, §3 (NEW).]
2.  Nature.
The aggravated nature and seriousness of the crime warrants a period of confinement; or
[PL 2005, c. 507, §3 (AMD).]
3.  History.
The record or previous history of the defendant warrants a period of confinement.
[PL 2005, c. 507, §3 (AMD).]
The court is not required to impose a period of confinement notwithstanding that there is a mandatory term of imprisonment applicable to a person who has attained 18 years of age.   [PL 2005, c. 507, §3 (AMD).]
Any period of confinement must be served concurrently with any other period of confinement previously imposed and not fully discharged or imposed on the same date. Any period of confinement is subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, except that a statement is not required to be furnished and the day-for-day deduction must be determined by the facility, but is not subject to Title 17‑A, section 2305, subsection 4 or 4‑A; section 2307, subsections 2, 3 and 4; section 2308, subsection 2; section 2309, subsection 2; or section 2310, subsections 3, 6 and 7. If the court suspends the period of confinement in whole or in part, the court shall impose a period of administrative release not to exceed one year. The administrative release must be administered pursuant to Title 17‑A, chapter 67, subchapter 2, and revocation of the administrative release is governed by the provisions of that subchapter.   [PL 2021, c. 330, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B66 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 328, §3 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 507, §3 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §19 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 330, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10650. General rule violation

§10650. General rule violation
Except as otherwise provided, a person who violates a provision of a rule adopted in accordance with this Part commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B67 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10650-A. Rule violation; motor vehicles on public water supplies

§10650-A. Rule violation; motor vehicles on public water supplies
1.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating the operation of motor vehicles on public water supplies.
A. A person who violates a rule regulating the operation of motor vehicles on public water supplies 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, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates a rule regulating the operation of motor vehicles on public water supplies 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, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §67 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B67 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10651. Failure to stop for law enforcement officer

§10651. Failure to stop for law enforcement officer
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not:
A. Fail or refuse to stop a motor vehicle or other conveyance immediately upon request or signal of any officer in uniform whose duty it is to enforce this Part;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Fail to stop or move that person's watercraft upon being ordered or directed to do so by any law enforcement officer in uniform whose duty it is to enforce chapter 935;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Fail or refuse to stop any snowmobile on request or signal of any law enforcement officer in uniform whose duty it is to enforce chapter 937;   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
D. Fail or refuse to stop any all-terrain vehicle on request or signal of any law enforcement officer in uniform whose duty it is to enforce chapter 939; or   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §5 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
E. Attempt to elude a law enforcement officer by:
(1) Operating or attempting to operate an all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile past a clearly identifiable police roadblock; or
(2) After being requested or signaled to stop by a law enforcement officer in uniform, operating or attempting to operate an all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile or watercraft at a reckless rate of speed.   [PL 2019, c. 452, §1 (AMD).]
[PL 2019, c. 452, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1, paragraph A, B or C commits a Class E crime. A person who violates subsection 1, paragraph D or E commits a Class D crime, for which a minimum fine of not less than $1,000 must be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 695, §§B5-7 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 452, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10652. Abuse of another person's property

§10652. Abuse of another person's property
1.  Prohibitions.
Prohibitions on the abuse of another person's property are as follows.
A. A person may not:
(1) Tear down or destroy any fence or wall on another person's land;
(2) Leave open any gate or bars on another person's land;
(3) Trample or destroy any crop on another person's land;
(4) Damage or destroy a tree on another person's land by inserting into that tree any metallic or ceramic object to be used as, or as part of, a ladder or observation stand unless the person has the permission of the landowner;
(5) Erect or use either a portable or permanent ladder or observation stand on the land of another person unless:
(a) That person has obtained oral or written authorization to erect and use a ladder or observation stand from the landowner or the landowner's representative; and
(b) The ladder or observation stand is plainly labeled with a 2-inch by 4-inch tag identifying the name and address of the person or persons authorized by the landowner to use the ladder or observation stand.
This subparagraph does not apply to a portable ladder or observation stand that is located on land within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Planning Commission and attended by the person who owns the ladder or observation stand. For purposes of this subparagraph, "observation stand" does not include a portable blind utilized at ground level that remains in the physical possession of the hunter; or
(6) Destroy, tear down, deface or otherwise damage a property posting sign under Title 17‑A, section 402, subsection 4.   [PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (AMD).]
B. [PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (RP).]
C. [PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (RP).]
Except as otherwise provided, a person may not possess any wild animal or wild bird taken by hunting or trapping in violation of this subsection.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime and may be ordered to pay restitution to the landowner for damages.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (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, §B68 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §7 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 682, §38 (REV). PL 2017, c. 50, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 54, §2 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10653. Nonfeasance

§10653. Nonfeasance
A person shall perform any act, duty or obligation enjoined upon that person by this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §69 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (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). PL 2003, c. 655, §B69 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10654. Harassment of hunters, trappers and anglers

§10654. Harassment of hunters, trappers and anglers
1.  Interference with taking.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly interfere with the lawful hunting, fishing or trapping of a wild animal, wild bird or fish.
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. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); 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. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Disturb or attempt to disturb.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly disturb or attempt to disturb a wild animal, wild bird or fish with the intent to interfere with the hunting, fishing or trapping of a wild animal, wild bird or fish.
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, §70 (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, §70 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Injunctions.
The District Court or Superior Court may enjoin conduct that would be in violation of this section upon petition by a person affected or who reasonably may be affected by that conduct upon a showing that the conduct is threatened or that it has occurred on particular premises in the past and that it is not unreasonable to expect that under similar circumstances it will be repeated.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
4.  Property rights otherwise provided by law.
This section does not limit ownership use, access or control of property rights otherwise provided by law.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §70 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B70 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10655. Failure to notify

§10655. Failure to notify
Except as otherwise provided through written agreement, a person who has knowledge that a person is lost, stranded or drowned in the woodlands or inland waters of the State shall give notice of the lost, stranded or drowned person by the quickest means to the Bureau of Warden Service.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §71 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (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). PL 2003, c. 655, §B71 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10656. Defacement of notices

§10656. Defacement of notices
1.  Prohibition on defacement of notices.
A person may not intentionally or knowingly mutilate, deface or destroy a notice or rule of the commissioner posted in conformity with this Part.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §72 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. 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. 655, Pt. B, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section 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, §72 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §72 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B72 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 909: GENERAL OFFENSES › 12 §10657. Civil trespass

§10657. Civil trespass
1.  Prohibition.
While engaging in any activity regulated under this Part, a person, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, may not:
A. Enter or cause a projectile to enter any place from which that person may lawfully be excluded and that is posted in accordance with Title 17‑A, section 402, subsection 4 or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders or that is fenced or otherwise enclosed in a manner designed to exclude intruders; or   [PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
B. Enter or remain in or cause a projectile to enter or remain in any place in defiance of a lawful order not to enter or an order to vacate that was personally communicated to that person by the owner of the place or another authorized person.   [PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Civil penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section 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 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Definition.
For the purposes of this section, "projectile" means a bullet, pellet, shot, shell, ball, arrow, bolt or other object propelled or launched from a firearm, archery equipment or similar tensile device.
[PL 2023, c. 239, §10 (AMD).]
4.  Administrative penalties; mutually exclusive penalties.
A person who violates this section may be subject to administrative penalties under section 10902‑A, but a person who violates this section and receives an administrative penalty for that violation under section 10902‑A is not subject to conviction or adjudication under this section for that violation.
[PL 2021, c. 124, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 334, §1 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 124, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 239, §10 (AMD).
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§10657-A. Civil trespass with hunting dog
1.  Definitions.
For the purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Dog handler" means a person involved in releasing a dog to pursue a wild animal, including but not limited to the owner of the dog and any person involved in transporting, loading, unloading, catching, restraining, releasing or tracking the dog.   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
B. ''Turn a hunting dog loose" means to release or to be involved as a dog handler in the release of a dog to pursue a wild animal for the purposes of hunting the wild animal or in order to train the dog in hunting wild animals and includes but is not limited to the release of the dog to join other dogs already in pursuit of the wild animal.   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
2.  Prohibition.
While engaging in any activity regulated under this Part, a person may not turn a hunting dog loose in pursuit of a bear, coyote, bobcat, fox or raccoon:
A. Onto the property of another if:
(1) The landowner or the landowner's agent has personally communicated to a dog handler of the dog that the landowner does not want a hunting dog released onto that property; or
(2) The property is posted in accordance with Title 17‑A, section 402, subsection 4 or in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of a person, unless a dog handler of the dog has express permission from the landowner or the landowner's agent to turn a hunting dog loose onto that property; or   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
B. In a manner that results in the hunting dog entering the property of another, if a hunting dog has been previously found on that property and any dog handler of the hunting dog has been notified in writing by a law enforcement officer within the previous 365 days that the landowner does not permit hunting dogs on that property.   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
3.  Civil penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this section after having been adjudicated of violating this section in the prior 365 days commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000 may be adjudged.   [PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 580, §2 (NEW).
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§10658. Unlawful possession of wild animals or wild birds
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not possess a wild animal or wild bird or any parts of a wild animal or wild bird that the person does not possess by any lawful means in the State or any other jurisdiction.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $500 must be imposed.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 301, §5 (NEW).
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§10659. Feeding or baiting of deer
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice deer to that place from June 1st to the start of an open hunting season on deer and, if all open hunting seasons on deer are closed before December 15th for that year, from the close of the last open hunting season on deer to December 15th.
[PL 2017, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
[PL 2019, c. 630, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 225, §1 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 630, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 3: LAW ENFORCEMENT AND GENERAL OFFENSES › Chapter 911: HUNTING AND OPERATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE › 12 §10702. Chemical tests

§10702. Chemical tests
1.  Duty to submit.
A person who hunts wild animals or wild birds or operates or attempts to operate a watercraft, snowmobile or ATV within this State has a duty to submit to a test to determine that person's alcohol level or drug concentration by analysis of blood, breath or urine if there is probable cause to believe that the person is hunting wild animals or wild birds or operating or attempting to operate a watercraft, snowmobile or ATV while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs. The duty to submit to an alcohol level or drug concentration test includes the duty to complete either a blood, breath or urine test or any combination of those tests. Tests and procedures for determining whether a person is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs are governed by section 10703.
A. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §76 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §76 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 447, §9 (AMD).]
2.  Failure to comply with duty to submit.
A person shall submit to and complete an alcohol level or drug concentration test, or both, when requested to do so by a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that the person hunted or operated or attempted to operate a watercraft, snowmobile or ATV while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
A. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §76 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §76 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2009, c. 447, §10 (AMD).]
3.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §76 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B76 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 447, §§9, 10 (AMD).
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§10751. Application and license specifications
1.  Form.
The commissioner shall furnish application blanks, licenses and permits in such form as the commissioner may designate.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §81 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Identification number.
The commissioner may require an identification number and any other pertinent information on any licenses or permits issued by the department as the commissioner determines necessary.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Statement of right to possess firearms.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §82 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
4.  Stamps.
[PL 2011, c. 253, §9 (RP).]
5.  Preissue.
A license or permit may be issued prior to the date upon which it goes into force.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
6.  Duplicates.
A duplicate license or permit may be obtained by a person who has accidentally lost or destroyed a license or permit issued to that person under this chapter upon payment of a fee of $2, all of which must be retained by the agent.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
7.  License must be signed.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §83 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
8.  Transaction fees.
The commissioner may charge a transaction fee of up to $12 to cover administrative costs for the issuance of a license or permit that does not have a fee provided by law. When a transfer of a license or permit or exchange of a hunting zone or area is authorized under this Part, the commissioner may assess a $7 transaction fee for that transfer or exchange.
The commissioner may adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §3 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B81-84 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §III3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 253, §9 (AMD).
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§10753. Proof of residency
An applicant for a license or permit under this Part is responsible for submitting proof of residency to the agent or the department, or both. A resident license issued to a person unable to meet the residency requirements at the time the license was issued is invalid and must be returned to the commissioner upon request. A resident license is valid as long as the license holder continues to satisfy the residency requirements set out in section 10001, subsection 53 and the license is not revoked, suspended or otherwise invalid under this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §86 (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, §B86 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§10754. Trespass reminder
(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, §B87 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§10755. Intentional issuance of resident license or permit to nonresident
A town clerk or agent may not intentionally issue a resident license or permit to a person who is not a resident. 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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§10756. Duty to carry and exhibit license or permit
A person who holds a license or permit issued under this Part shall, while engaged in the licensed activity or while transporting fish, wild animals or wild birds:   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1.  Carry license or permit.
Have on that person that license or permit; and
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Exhibit license or permit.
Exhibit that license or permit for inspection upon request to a warden or other law enforcement officer, an employee of the department, a registered Maine guide or the owner of the land on which the licensed activity is taking place.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
A license or permit under this section may be on paper or in electronic format.   [PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. A, §1 (NEW).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).
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§10757. Fraudulently obtaining or possessing license, permit or registration
A person may not obtain or possess a paper or electronic license, permit or registration authorized in this Part through fraud, misstatement or misrepresentation. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2019, c. 452, §7 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §10 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. A, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 452, §7 (AMD).
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§10757-A. Failure to pay fees
The commissioner may revoke all licenses, permits or registrations issued to any person under this Part who has failed to pay the license, permit or registration fees due to either a license agent or the department. In addition, any fees associated with insufficient funds may be recovered by the agent or the department.   [PL 2007, c. 651, §8 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 651, §8 (NEW).
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§10758. Possession of altered license or permit
A person may not possess a paper or electronic license or permit issued under this Part that has been altered, tampered with or mutilated in any manner.   [PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §88 (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, §B88 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 281, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
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§10759. Expiration
All licenses and permits issued under this chapter expire at midnight on December 31st of the calendar year for which the license or permit was issued, unless specifically provided for otherwise.   [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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§10802. Rule violations; agent
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating hunting and fishing agents.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §90 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil violation.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating hunting and fishing agents 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, §90 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Crime.
A person who violates a rule regulating hunting and fishing agents 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, §90 (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, §B90 (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 913: GENERAL LICENSE AND PERMIT PROVISIONS › Subchapter 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF AGENTS › 12 §10803. Agent fee cap

§10803. Agent fee cap
A clerk or agent appointed by the commissioner under section 10801 to issue licenses or permits or process applications for the moose lottery or antlerless deer permits may charge agent fees as provided in this Part up to a maximum of $6 during a single transaction. For purposes of this section, "transaction" means a single event in which one or more licenses or permits are issued to a person in that person's name.   [PL 2009, c. 186, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B91 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 186, §2 (AMD).