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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11201. Hunting during closed season

§11201. Hunting during closed season
1.  Closed season; general.
A person may not hunt any wild animal or wild bird during the closed season or possess any wild animal or wild bird taken during the closed season on that wild animal or wild bird. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
2.  Bear.
A person who hunts or possesses a bear in violation of this section commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
3.  Deer.
A person who hunts or possesses a deer in violation of this section commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
4.  Moose.
A person who hunts or possesses a moose in violation of this section commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
5.  Wild turkey.
A person who hunts or possesses a wild turkey in violation of this section commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended. The court also shall impose a fine of not less than $500 for each wild turkey unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.
[PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§2, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 552, §3 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 552, §15 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C2,6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11202. Unity Utilities District; closed season

§11202. Unity Utilities District; closed season
There is a perpetually closed season on all wild animals and wild birds on property owned by the Unity Utilities District located on Route 139 and Prairie Road in the municipality of Unity in Waldo County.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11203. Hunter orange clothing

§11203. Hunter orange clothing
1.  Hunter orange required.
A person may not hunt with firearms or crossbows during the open firearm season on deer unless that person is wearing 2 articles of hunter orange clothing that are in good, serviceable condition and visible from all sides, except that a person hunting waterfowl from a boat or blind or in conjunction with waterfowl decoys is not required to wear hunter orange clothing. One article of clothing must be a solid-colored hunter orange hat. The other article of clothing must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat or poncho, and must be a minimum of 50% hunter orange in color. The presence of a decal on an article of clothing that is otherwise solid-colored hunter orange does not disqualify that article of clothing from satisfying the requirements of this subsection.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §6 (AMD).]
1-A.  Religious opposition exemption.
A person may substitute articles of bright red clothing for the articles of hunter orange clothing required under subsection 1 if the person has a religious opposition to the wearing of hunter orange clothing.
[PL 2017, c. 82, §1 (NEW).]
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, §136 (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, §136 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §136 (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, §B136 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §6 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 82, §1 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11204. Criminal trespass

§11204. Criminal trespass
A person may not possess a wild animal or wild bird taken while criminally trespassing as described in Title 17‑A, section 402, except as otherwise provided in this Part. 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11205. Hunting on Sunday

§11205. Hunting on Sunday
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not:
A. Hunt wild animals or wild birds on Sunday; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A except as otherwise provided in this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §137 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §137 (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, §B137 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11206. Night hunting

§11206. Night hunting
1.  Prohibition.
Except as otherwise provided in this Part, a person may not:
A. Hunt wild birds or wild animals from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise of the following day; or   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
B.   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (RP); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
C. Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A.   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 and is in possession of night vision equipment commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $2,000, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
C. A person who violates subsection 1, is in possession of night vision equipment and has been convicted of a Class D crime within the past 10 years under Title 12, Part 13 commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 6 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended; the court also shall impose a fine of not less than $2,000, none of which may be suspended.   [PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
For purposes of this subsection, "night vision equipment" means a light amplification or thermal imaging device.
[PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. C, §§5, 6 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 592, §3 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 592, §5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§C5,6 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11207. Twilight hunting (REPEALED)

§11207. Twilight hunting
(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, §B138 (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 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11208. Unlawful shooting or discharge of firearm or archery equipment

§11208. Unlawful shooting or discharge of firearm or archery equipment
1.  Shooting or discharge of firearm or archery equipment over or near public paved way.
A person may not:
A. Shoot at any wild animal or wild bird from any public paved way or within 10 feet of the edge of the pavement of the public paved way or from within the right-of-way of any controlled access highway;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Discharge any firearm or archery equipment over a public paved way; or   [PL 2023, c. 239, §20 (AMD).]
C. Possess any wild animal or wild bird taken in violation of paragraph A or B, except as otherwise provided in this Part.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
This subsection does not prohibit a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon from possessing that weapon on or near a public paved way as long as it is not used for shooting at wild animals or wild birds or discharged in violation of this subsection.
[PL 2023, c. 239, §20 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §139 (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, §B139 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 538, §25 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 239, §20 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11209-A. Discharge of firearm within 300 feet of state-owned boat launching ramp

§11209-A. Discharge of firearm within 300 feet of state-owned boat launching ramp
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a state-owned boat launching ramp that is posted in accordance with subsection 2.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Posting.
An agency of the State having jurisdiction over a state-owned boat launching ramp may post notice, in a prominent location at the boat launching ramp, that the discharge of a firearm is prohibited within 300 feet of the boat launching ramp.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Exception.
This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer in the performance of the law enforcement officer's official duties.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
4.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11210. Shooting domestic animals

§11210. Shooting domestic animals
Except as provided in section 12404, subsection 6, paragraph C, a person may not, while on a hunting trip or in the pursuit of wild animals or wild birds, intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently shoot and wound or kill any domestic animal, including, but not limited to, a dog, cat or domestic bird. 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).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11211. Unlawful use of firearm in Southport

§11211. Unlawful use of firearm in Southport
1.  Prohibited act.
A person may not use any firearm other than a shotgun in the Town of Southport or the islands within the confines of the Town of Southport.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §141 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2007, c. 463, §5 (AMD).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §141 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2007, c. 463, §5 (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, §B141 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 463, §5 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11212. Motor vehicles and motorboats (REPEALED)

§11212. Motor vehicles and motorboats
(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, §§B142,143 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §9 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 327, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 176, §1 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11213. Shooting at or near wildfowl decoys (REPEALED)

§11213. Shooting at or near wildfowl decoys
(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, §B144 (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 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11213-A. Shooting at or near decoys

§11213-A. Shooting at or near decoys
1.  Shooting at or near migratory waterfowl or wild turkey decoys.
A person may not with a firearm, a bow and arrow or a crossbow shoot or shoot at a migratory waterfowl or wild turkey decoy of another person.
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, §145 (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, §145 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2005, c. 94, §1 (AMD).]
2.  Shoot within area of another person's decoys.
A person may not with a firearm or archery equipment shoot within an area encompassed by a set of another person's migratory waterfowl or wild turkey decoys, including the area 50 yards away from the outer perimeter of the set of decoys.
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, §145 (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, §145 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2023, c. 239, §25 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B145 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 94, §1 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 239, §25 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11215. Use of motorized vehicle to kill, injure or molest wild animals or wild birds

§11215. Use of motorized vehicle to kill, injure or molest wild animals or wild birds
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not intentionally kill, injure or molest a wild animal or wild bird with a:
A. Motor vehicle;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §147 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Motorboat; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §147 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Aircraft.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §147 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §147 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §147 (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, §B147 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11216. Hunting with aid of aircraft

§11216. Hunting with aid of aircraft
1.  Prohibition on use of aircraft to hunt.
A person on the ground or airborne may not use an aircraft to aid or assist in hunting:
A. Bear;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Deer; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Moose.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 without the taking of a bear, deer or moose 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, §148 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 1 and takes a bear, deer or moose commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose 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).]
C. A person who violates subsection 1 without the taking of a bear, deer or moose 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, §149 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §§148, 149 (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, §§B148,149 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11218. Game fees

§11218. Game fees
A person may not charge any fee for access to land if the fee is contingent upon the taking of game on the land or directly related to the taking of game on the land unless the land is an authorized commercial shooting area licensed under section 12101. This section does not apply to:   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1.  Gate fees.
Gate fees or other access fees that are unrelated to the taking of game;
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Guiding fees.
Fees charged by licensed guides or other fees that are unrelated to access to land; or
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Fees for placing bear bait.
Fees that are directly related to the placing of bear bait on land.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11219. Hunting on state game farm

§11219. Hunting on state game farm
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not hunt on a state game farm at any time.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §B152 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11220. Hunting in licensed wildlife exhibit

§11220. Hunting in licensed wildlife exhibit
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not hunt in a licensed wildlife exhibit at any time.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §B152 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11221. Disposal of offal; littering
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not drop, deposit, discard, dump or otherwise dispose of a carcass, waste parts or remains of a wild animal, except waste parts or remains resulting from the normal field dressing of lawfully harvested wild game or the lawful use of waste parts or remains of wild game as bait.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. Additionally, a person who violates subsection 1 violates the Maine Litter Control Act, Title 17, chapter 80 and is subject to the penalties set forth in that Act.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §152 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §152 (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, §B152 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11223. Aid to injured person and reporting hunting accident
1.  Duty.
A person who knows or has reason to know that that person has inflicted injury or may have inflicted injury on another person by the use of a firearm or archery equipment shall:
A. Make that person known to the victim;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Render first aid and assistance as that person is capable of rendering under the circumstances; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Give notice of the event by the quickest means to a game warden or, in the event that a game warden cannot be contacted, to the law enforcement officer nearest the place where the event occurred.   [PL 2023, c. 239, §30 (AMD).]
[PL 2023, c. 239, §30 (AMD).]
2.  Prohibition.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §154 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalty.
A person who fails to aid an injured person or report a hunting accident in accordance with this section commits a Class C 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, §B154 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §11 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 239, §30 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE › Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS › Subchapter 4: GENERAL UNLAWFUL ACTS PERTAINING TO HUNTING › 12 §11224. Waste of game

§11224. Waste of game
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not waste a wild bird or wild animal that has been wounded or killed by that person while hunting. For purposes of this section, "waste" means to intentionally leave a wounded or killed animal in the field or forest without making a reasonable effort to retrieve and render it for consumption or use. This subsection does not apply to coyote.
[PL 2009, c. 550, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2007, c. 168, §5 (NEW).]
Revisor's Note: §11224. Alien big game hunter; guide required (As enacted by PL 2007, c. 454, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 12, SECTION 11226)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 168, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 454, §1 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §16 (RAL). PL 2009, c. 550, §3 (AMD).
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§11225. Retrieval of wounded or killed big game after hours
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 168, §6 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 90, §4 (RP).
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§11226. Alien big game hunter; guide required
(REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 11224)
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §16 (RAL). PL 2009, c. 390, §1 (RP).
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§11226-A. Canadian big game hunter; guide required
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2009, c. 390, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 561, §1 (RP).
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§11226-B. Canadian big game hunter; guide required
1.  Definitions.
For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Big game" means bear, deer and moose.   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
B. "Canadian border province resident" means a nonresident who is not a citizen of the United States and is a resident of the Canadian province of New Brunswick or Quebec.   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
C. "Family member" means a parent, spouse, child or a grandchild who is less than 18 years of age.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §76 (COR).]
[RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §76 (COR).]
2.  Prohibition.
Except as provided in this subsection, a Canadian border province resident may not hunt big game or wild turkey without being accompanied by a person who holds a valid guide license pursuant to chapter 927 authorizing that person to act as a hunting guide. The commissioner may authorize a Canadian border province resident and that person's family members to hunt big game or wild turkey without being in the presence of a guide if the Canadian border province resident:
A. Owns or leases land in the State;   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
B. Is current on property taxes assessed for the land owned in the State; and   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
C. Keeps property owned or leased in the State open for hunting by the public.   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
A Canadian border province resident who wishes to hunt big game or wild turkey without a guide must, at the time of application for a hunting license or permit to hunt big game or wild turkey, provide documentation to the commissioner that that person meets the requirements of this subsection. Upon determining that the applicant meets the criteria in this subsection and the applicant is not otherwise ineligible to hold a license or permit under this Part, the commissioner shall issue written authorization to hunt big game or wild turkey without a guide to that Canadian border province resident and that person's family members who are Canadian border province residents and who hold a valid license to hunt big game or wild turkey in the State.
[PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 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 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2021, c. 87, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §76 (COR).
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§11228. Hunting with dogs
1.  Collar required.
A person may not hunt with a dog in pursuit of bear, coyote, bobcat, fox or raccoon unless the dog has a collar with a functioning global positioning system tracker and a collar that legibly provides the name, telephone number and address of the owner of that dog. For purposes of this subsection, "global positioning system tracker" means an electronic device that allows a person hunting with a dog to track the dog's location at all times.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2011, c. 432, §2 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2011, c. 432, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 2021, c. 580, §8 (AMD).]
2.  Limit on number of dogs.
A person or persons may not use more than 6 dogs at any one time to hunt coyotes, foxes, raccoons or bobcats. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2021, c. 580, §9 (AMD).]
3.  Night hunting with dogs.
A person may not use a dog to hunt coyotes during the period from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2011, c. 432, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 432, §2 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 580, §§8, 9 (AMD).
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§11251. Open and closed seasons
1.  Open season on bear; commissioner's authority.
This subsection governs the open and closed seasons on bear.
A. The commissioner shall by rule establish an open season on hunting bear beginning no earlier than the 2nd Monday preceding September 1st and ending no later than November 30th annually. The commissioner may, pursuant to section 10104, subsection 1, adopt rules prohibiting the use of bait or a dog or dogs to hunt black bear during any portion of the open bear hunting season.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
B. There is an open season on using a dog or dogs in conjunction with bear hunting during the open season on hunting bear established by the commissioner in accordance with paragraph A.   [PL 2021, c. 100, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
C. [PL 2013, c. 408, §14 (RP).]
D. [PL 2013, c. 408, §14 (RP).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §5 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
2.  Youth bear hunting day.
[PL 2017, c. 164, §12 (RP).]
3.  Youth bear hunting day.
The commissioner may establish by rule a youth hunting day for hunting bear.
[PL 2017, c. 357, §1 (NEW).]
Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2017, c. 357, §1 (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, §B155 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 408, §14 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 79, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 164, §12 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 357, §1 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).
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§11301. Placing of bear bait
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24)
1.  Bear baiting.
A person may not place bait to entice, hunt or trap black bear, unless:
A. The bait is placed at least 50 yards from a travel way that is accessible by a conventional 2-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicle;   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
B. The stand, blind or bait area is plainly labeled with a 2-inch-by-4-inch tag with the name and address of the baiter;   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
C. The bait is placed more than 500 yards from a site permitted or licensed for the disposal of solid waste or a campground;   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
D. The bait is placed more than 500 yards from an occupied dwelling, unless written permission is granted by the owner or lessee;   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
E. The bait is placed not more than 30 days before the opening day of the season, and not more than 30 days before the first Monday preceding September 1st and not after October 31st;   [PL 2021, c. 100, §6 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
F. The bait areas will be cleaned up by November 10th, as defined by the state litter laws; and   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
G. The person hunting from a stand or blind of another person has permission of the owner of that stand or blind.   [PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (RPR).]
A person may not use bait to hunt or trap black bear without the oral or written permission of the landowner.
[PL 2021, c. 100, §6 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).]
1-A.  Prohibition.
During the open season on hunting bear, a person may not within 50 yards of a bait site established by another person in accordance with section 11227 without the written permission of the person who established the bait site:
A. Hunt, trap, molest or harass bear or release a dog or dogs for the purpose of hunting bear or training dogs to hunt bear; or   [PL 2013, c. 280, §6 (NEW).]
B. Disturb the bait site through the use of chemicals or take other action intended to interfere with the hunting of bear at the bait site by the person who established the bait site.   [PL 2013, c. 280, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 280, §6 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §157 (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, §§B156,157 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2011, c. 253, §19 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 432, §3 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. A, §9 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 280, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 100, §13 (AFF).
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§11302. Hunting bear with dogs
(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)
1.  Limit on number of dogs.
A person may not, while either hunting alone or hunting with other persons, use more than 6 dogs at any one time to hunt bear.
[PL 2009, c. 550, §4 (AMD).]
2.  Nonresidents hunting with dogs.
A nonresident may not hunt bear with the use of a dog or dogs unless that nonresident employs and hunts in the presence of a resident Maine guide. For purposes of this subsection, "in the presence of" means in visual and voice contact without the use of visual or audio enhancement devices, including but not limited to binoculars, citizen band radios or electronic communication systems.
A. The total number of clients with a resident Maine guide may not be more than 5 in order to satisfy the requirements of this subsection.   [PL 2009, c. 390, §3 (AMD).]
This subsection does not apply to nonresidents who hold a valid Maine guide license.
[PL 2013, c. 280, §7 (AMD).]
3.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/24) Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §158 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  (TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/24) Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation.
[PL 2023, c. 431, §10 (AMD); PL 2023, c. 431, §23 (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, §B158 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 390, §3 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 550, §4 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 280, §7 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 431, §10 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 431, §23 (AFF).
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§11303. Hunting bear near dumps
1.  Dump demarcation.
The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, shall establish a line of demarcation at least 500 yards from sites permitted or licensed for the disposal of solid waste.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §159 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Prohibition.
A person may not within the area described in subsection 1:
A. Hunt bear;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Trap bear;   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Molest or harass a bear; or   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Release dogs for the purpose of hunting a bear.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, is exempt from this prohibition for the purpose of live-trapping nuisance bears.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Penalties.
The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates subsection 2 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, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 2 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, §160 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (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, §§B159,160 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11304. Permission to harvest another person's bear
A person may not, without the permission of the person conducting the hunt, kill or wound a bear that is treed or held at bay by another person's dog or dogs.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §161 (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, §B161 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
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§11305. Unlawful firearms for hunting bear
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not use a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire firearm or a shotgun using shot loads to hunt bear.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2015, c. 301, §19 (NEW).