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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits

§12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits
A person may not:   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1.  Fish in violation of certain rules.
Fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner;
[PL 2017, c. 150, §5 (AMD).]
2.  Possess fish in violation of certain rules.
Possess fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner;
[PL 2019, c. 224, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Alter fish from their natural state prior to measuring for bag limit.
When rules adopted by the commissioner limit the volume of fish that may be taken, alter those fish from or possess fish altered from their natural state prior to their being measured for compliance with the volume limit; or
[PL 2019, c. 224, §2 (AMD).]
4.  Violation of certain Department of Marine Resources rules; striped bass.
Fish for striped bass in inland waters or possess striped bass taken from inland waters in a number, amount or size that exceeds the number, amount or size limits for striped bass established by rules adopted by the Commissioner of Marine Resources under section 6171. Notwithstanding section 6002 or any provision of law to the contrary, for purposes of this subsection only, the number, amount and size limits for striped bass established by rules adopted by the Commissioner of Marine Resources under section 6171 apply to the inland waters of the State.
[PL 2019, c. 224, §3 (NEW).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended, except that, in the case of smelt limits, the court shall impose a fine of $20 for each quart over the limit, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2019, c. 325, §7 (AMD).]
A person who fishes for striped bass in or possesses striped bass taken from the coastal waters of the State in violation of rules adopted by the Commissioner of Marine Resources under section 6171 is subject to the provisions of section 6174.   [PL 2019, c. 224, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2017, c. 150, §5 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 224, §§1-4 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 325, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission rules and regulations

§12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission rules and regulations
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not fish in any pond or in that portion of any river or stream subject to the authority of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission created by Title 30, Part 4 in violation of the rules or regulations of the commission.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (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, §B267 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12604. Closed season violation

§12604. Closed season violation
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not fish for any fish during the closed season or possess any fish taken during the closed season on that fish.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12605. Fishing in waters closed to fishing (REPEALED)

§12605. Fishing in waters closed to fishing
(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, §B268 (RP). 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 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12606. Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing

§12606. Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not ice fish in inland waters closed to ice fishing, except that person may fish for river herring and smelts in the manner provided under the laws regulating marine resources.
[PL 2017, c. 150, §6 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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 2017, c. 150, §6 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn

§12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not introduce fish or fish spawn raised by the department into a private pond, unless the department permits the introduction for fishing events held in conjunction with educational or special programs sanctioned by the department.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12608. Failure to label fish

§12608. Failure to label fish
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not keep the following species of fish at any sporting camp, hotel or public lodging place unless the name and address of the person who caught the fish is attached to the fish:
A. Black bass;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Salmon;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Togue; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Trout.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
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, §269 (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, §269 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (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, §B269 (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 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12609. Purchase or sale of certain fish (REPEALED)

§12609. Purchase or sale of certain fish
(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, §B270 (RP). 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 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12609-A. Purchase or sale of certain fish

§12609-A. Purchase or sale of certain fish
1.  Prohibition.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not directly or indirectly purchase or sell the following species of fish:
A. Black bass;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Landlocked salmon;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Pickerel;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Togue;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
E. Trout; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
F. White perch.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Fish produced by commercial producers or imported.
A person may purchase or sell fish that have been lawfully produced by commercial producers within the State or that have been lawfully imported from without the State.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Skins of fish preserved through taxidermy.
A person may purchase or sell the skins of fish that have been preserved for display through the art of taxidermy.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
4.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B271 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12610. Unlawful importation or sale of certain fresh or frozen fish

§12610. Unlawful importation or sale of certain fresh or frozen fish
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not import or offer for sale fresh or frozen any of the following fish:
A. Salmon;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Brook trout;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Brown trout;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Rainbow trout;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
E. Lake trout; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
F. Any member of the family salmonidae whose source is outside of the continental United States, Canada or Alaska or their adjacent waters.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
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, §272 (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, §272 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (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, §B272 (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 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12611. Illegal possession of live fish

§12611. Illegal possession of live fish
Except as otherwise provided in this Part, a person who takes a fish, other than baitfish or smelt, from inland waters pursuant to this Part shall immediately release that fish alive into the waters from which it was taken or immediately kill that fish. Any fish killed pursuant to this section becomes part of the daily bag limit. A person who possesses a fish in violation of this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2015, c. 301, §38 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B273 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 301, §38 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12612. Parent or guardian; violation by minor

§12612. Parent or guardian; violation by minor
A person violates this section if that person is the adult supervisor, parent or guardian of a minor under 16 years of age and that minor violates any provision of this Part pertaining to fishing.   [PL 2009, c. 69, §5 (NEW).]
1.  Civil violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2009, c. 69, §5 (NEW).]
2.  Class E crime.
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 2009, c. 69, §5 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 69, §5 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS › 12 §12613. Possessing gift fish

§12613. Possessing gift fish
1.  Prohibition.
A person who does not possess a valid fishing license issued under chapter 913 or this chapter may not possess a fish or any part of a fish given to that person except a person may possess in that person's domicile a gift fish that was lawfully caught and is plainly labeled with the name of the person who gave the fish and the year, month and day the fish was caught by that person. This section does not apply to baitfish.
[PL 2011, c. 57, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
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 2011, c. 57, §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 2011, c. 57, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 57, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 57, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12651. Snagging

§12651. Snagging
1.  Prohibition.
Except as provided in section 12506, subsection 7, a person may not fish by snagging as defined by section 10001, subsection 58.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §274 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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, §B274 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12652. Fishing with more than 2 lines

§12652. Fishing with more than 2 lines
1.  Prohibition.
Unless otherwise provided:
A. A person may not fish with more than 2 lines at any one time during the open-water fishing season; and   [PL 2009, c. 214, §8 (NEW).]
B. A person may not fish during the open-water fishing season unless that person's fishing lines are under that person’s immediate supervision.   [PL 2009, c. 214, §8 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 214, §8 (RPR).]
2.  Penalty.
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, §276 (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, §276 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §276 (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, §§B275,276 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 214, §8 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12653. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance

§12653. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not use dynamite or any other explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance at any time for the purpose of taking or destroying any kind of fish.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12654. Unlawful angling or fishing

§12654. Unlawful angling or fishing
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not angle or fish other than by the use of the single baited hook and line, artificial flies, artificial lures and spinners, except that a person may take smelts in accordance with rules adopted with regard to the taking of smelts.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12654-A. Limit on artificial flies

§12654-A. Limit on artificial flies
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not fish with more than 3 unbaited artificial flies individually attached to a line or hook.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §16 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
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, §277 (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, §277 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B277 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §16 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12655. Unlawful use of bait

§12655. Unlawful use of bait
1.  Prohibition.
During times when fishing is limited by rule to the use of artificial lures only, a person may not use:
A. Live bait;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Dead bait; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Chemically preserved natural or organic bait.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (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, §B278 (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 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12656. Possession and use of unlawful implements and devices

§12656. Possession and use of unlawful implements and devices
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not:
A. Possess any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net, trap, set line or drop net on or adjacent to any of the inland waters of the State, except in accordance with sections 12157 and 12506, section 12551‑A, subsection 7, paragraph A, subparagraph (2) and section 12763, subsections 3 and 4; or   [PL 2009, c. 214, §9 (AMD).]
B. Except as otherwise provided, use any grapnel, spear, spear gun, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap or set lines for fishing.
(1) A person may take suckers, eels, river herring and yellow perch in accordance with section 12506.
(2) A person may take baitfish with a baitfish trap, as defined in section 10001, subsection 7.   [PL 2017, c. 150, §7 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 150, §7 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, 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 2009, c. 214, §9 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 150, §7 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS › 12 §12657. Advance baiting

§12657. Advance baiting
1.  Prohibition.
Except as provided in subsection 2, a person may not deposit any meat, bones, dead fish, parts of meat, bones, or dead fish or other food for fish for the purpose of luring fish, a practice known as "advance baiting."
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Exception.
A person may place food particles in a baitfish trap for the purpose of luring baitfish.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §279 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §279 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §279 (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, §B279 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12658. Unlawfully trolling fly
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not troll a fly in inland waters restricted to fly-fishing.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates 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, §280 (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, §280 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §280 (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, §B280 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12659. Ice fishing regulations
(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, §B281 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12659-A. Ice fishing regulations
1.  Five-line limit.
Unless otherwise provided by rule, a person licensed to fish may not fish through the ice with more than 5 lines set or otherwise.
A.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (RP).]
B.   [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (RP).]
C. 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 2005, c. 477, §17 (NEW).]
D. 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 2005, c. 477, §17 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 477, §17 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
[PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §10 (RP).]
3.  Unattended lines.
Except as provided in subsection 4, a person licensed to fish shall have all lines under that person's immediate supervision.
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 2005, c. 477, §18 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 477, §18 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 477, §18 (AMD).]
4.  Checking cusk lines.
A person fishing through the ice for cusk in the nighttime shall visit at least once every hour all lines set by that person for cusk.
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 2005, c. 477, §19 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2005, c. 477, §19 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 214, §10 (AMD).]
5.  Penalty.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §20 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B282 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §§E9-11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 477, §§17-20 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 214, §10 (AMD).
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§12660. Antifreeze agents
Adding substances containing ethylene glycol or other antifreeze agents to the waters of this State is a violation of Title 38, section 413.   [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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§12661. Ice fishing shacks
1.  Prohibitions and requirements.
A person who owns any shack or temporary structure used for ice fishing:
A. Must remove or cause to be removed the shack or structure on the ice of any inland waters:
(1) In any area of the State in which there is a closed ice fishing season, by ice out or 3 days after the close of the ice fishing season established by the commissioner by rule pursuant to section 12454, whichever is earlier; and
(2) In any area of the State in which there is no close of the ice fishing season pursuant to section 12454, by ice out or March 31st, whichever is earlier; or   [PL 2019, c. 325, §8 (AMD).]
B. [PL 2009, c. 214, §12 (RP).]
C. Shall have painted on the outside of the shack or structure in 2-inch letters the owner's name and address when the shack or structure is on the ice of any inland waters.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §283 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2019, c. 325, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
[PL 2011, c. 253, §31 (RP).]
3.  Removal of abandoned ice-fishing shacks.
A person may not leave a structure on another person's land without permission from the landowner. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 33, chapter 45 and Title 17, section 2263‑A, a landowner on whose property an abandoned ice-fishing shack as defined in Title 17, section 2263 is left in violation of this section may remove or destroy the shack. The landowner may recover any costs of removing or destroying the shack from the owner of the shack in a civil action.
[PL 2019, c. 325, §9 (AMD); PL 2019, c. 498, §8 (AMD).]
4.  Penalty.
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 2011, c. 253, §33 (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 2011, c. 253, §33 (NEW).]
[PL 2011, c. 253, §33 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B283,284 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §A9 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 214, §§11, 12 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 253, §§31-33 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 301, §39 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 164, §22 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 325, §§8, 9 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 498, §8 (AMD).
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§12662. Night ice fishing
(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, §§B285,286 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §E12 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 214, §13 (RP).
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§12663. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers
(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, §B287 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12663-A. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B288 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 372, §1 (RP).
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§12663-B. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Bare lead jig" means an unpainted lead jig that contains lead and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to a fishing line and intended to sink the line and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
C. "Painted lead jig" means a painted lead jig that contains lead and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.   [PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Sale of lead sinker, bare lead jig or painted lead jig.
This subsection governs the sale of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs.
A. A person may not:
(1) Sell a lead sinker;
(2) Beginning September 1, 2016, sell a bare lead jig; or
(3) Beginning September 1, 2024, sell a painted lead jig.   [PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
B. 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 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
C. 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 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Offer lead sinker, bare lead jig or painted lead jig for sale.
This subsection governs offering lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs for sale.
A. A person may not:
(1) Offer for sale a lead sinker;
(2) Beginning September 1, 2016, offer for sale a bare lead jig; or
(3) Beginning September 1, 2024, offer for sale a painted lead jig.   [PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
B. 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 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
C. 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 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD).
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§12664. Unlawful use of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs
1.  Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Bare lead jig" means an unpainted lead jig that contains lead and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to a fishing line and intended to sink the line and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
C. "Painted lead jig" means a painted lead jig that contains lead and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.   [PL 2023, c. 231, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 231, §2 (AMD).]
2.  Unlawful use.
This subsection governs the use of lead sinkers, bare lead jigs and painted lead jigs.
A. A person may not:
(1) Use a lead sinker;
(2) Beginning September 1, 2017, use a bare lead jig; or
(3) Beginning September 1, 2026, use a painted lead jig.   [PL 2023, c. 231, §2 (AMD).]
B. 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 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
C. 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 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2023, c. 231, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 231, §2 (AMD).
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§12701. Commissioner's authority over sanctuaries; management areas and access sites
1.  Public use.
The commissioner may, pursuant to section 10104, adopt rules regulating hunting, fishing, trapping or other public use of any wildlife management area or wildlife sanctuary as designated in section 12706, subsection 1, except that a landowner may not be prohibited from operating any vehicle on land on which that person is domiciled. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §289 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Natural products.
The commissioner may harvest and sell natural products of the land from land owned by the department and, if the land was purchased with federal aid funds, use the resulting revenue for land management, in accordance with federal aid guidelines.
[PL 2007, c. 217, §1 (AMD).]
3.  Trapping.
The commissioner may regulate the trapping of wild animals on wildlife sanctuaries or closed territories.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Fees.
The commissioner may establish reasonable fees for admission to the Maine Wildlife Park and the Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area at Perkins Township, Sagadahoc County, known as Swan Island and Little Swan Island. Fees associated with the Steve Powell Wildlife Management Area must be deposited into a dedicated revenue account. In addition to those fees, the commissioner may accept and deposit into the dedicated revenue account money from any other source, public or private.
[PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. KKKK, §1 (AMD).]
5.  Access sites to inland and coastal waters.
The commissioner may, pursuant to section 10104, subsection 1, adopt rules regulating public use of department-owned or department-maintained sites that provide public access to inland or coastal waters. The commissioner may establish reasonable fees for use of these sites by members of the public as necessary to help defray the cost of routine maintenance and security. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §290 (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, §§B289,290 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 217, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 539, Pt. KKKK, §1 (AMD).
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§12702. Rule violations; state-owned wildlife management areas
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating state-owned wildlife management areas.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §291 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil violation.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating state-owned wildlife management areas 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, §291 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal violation.
A person who violates a rule regulating state-owned wildlife management areas 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, §291 (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, §B291 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12703. Rule violations; state game farms
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating state game farms.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §291 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil violation.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating state game farms 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, §291 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal violation.
A person who violates a rule regulating state game farms 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, §291 (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, §B291 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§12704. Permit to hunt, trap, possess, band and transport wild animals and wild birds for educational or scientific purposes
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 374, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §27 (RP).
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§12705. Rule violations; educational or scientific collection permits
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating educational or scientific collection permits.   [PL 2015, c. 374, §13 (AMD).]
1.  Civil violation.
Notwithstanding sections 10650 and 12152, a person who violates a rule regulating educational or scientific collection permits commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §28 (AMD).]
2.  Criminal violation.
A person who violates a rule regulating educational or scientific collection permits 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 2015, c. 374, §13 (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, §B292 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 374, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §28 (AMD).