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2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS › Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING › 12 §12909. Whitewater guide license

§12909. Whitewater guide license
1.  Eligibility.
A person may not act as a whitewater guide unless that person is 18 years of age or older and has procured a license from the commissioner pursuant to this section.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §329 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §329 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Rules.
The commissioner shall by rule establish the requirements for a whitewater guide's license.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Examination.
All initial applicants for a whitewater guide's license are required to pass an examination developed and administered by the commissioner.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Fee.
The fee for an examination is $100 and is not refundable. An applicant may retake the examination once without paying an additional examination fee. A whitewater guide's license is a 3-year license. The fee for a whitewater guide's license is $89.
[PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §32 (AMD).]
5.  Renewal.
A whitewater guide whose license is not suspended or revoked may renew that license upon the payment of the license fee. An examination is required for any person who has not held a valid whitewater guide's license within the previous 3 years.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
6.  Nonrenewal, suspension or revocation.
A whitewater guide's license is subject to nonrenewal, suspension or revocation for good cause shown, including, but not limited to, unsafe practices, falsification of reports or serious or continued violation of this chapter, subject to Title 5, chapter 375.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §330 (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, §§B329,330 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §III32 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS › Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING › 12 §12910. Safety; order of launch; safety committee

§12910. Safety; order of launch; safety committee
1.  Whitewater trip safety restrictions.
The commissioner shall by rule establish safety restrictions for whitewater trips. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. A person who violates safety restrictions established pursuant to this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §331 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Order of launch.
Launch order of commercial whitewater outfitters on a particular river or portion of river may be determined and enforced by the department to protect public health and safety. The department shall provide for the outfitters to choose, in the order of their first documented dates of continuous commercial operation on the particular river or portion of river, their preferred launch positions. To facilitate that determination, each outfitter shall submit a sworn affidavit to the department stating the date the outfitter first began continuous commercial operation.
A. A commercial whitewater outfitter shall comply with any order of launch established by the department under this subsection.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §332 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.
(1) 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.
(2) 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, §332 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §332 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3.  Whitewater Safety Committee.
[PL 2007, c. 651, §15 (RP).]
4.  Safety reports.
[PL 2007, c. 651, §16 (RP).]
5.  Penalties.
[PL 2007, c. 651, §17 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B331-334 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 651, §§15-17 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS › Chapter 929: WHITEWATER RAFTING › 12 §12911. Recreational use limits

§12911. Recreational use limits
1.  Findings and goals.
Increased use has resulted in increased environmental impact on the Kennebec River and the West Branch Penobscot River, as well as on their valleys, nearby roads and the social structure of the areas. Recreational use limits are necessary to allow for rafting use and other competing uses, such as fishing, camping and canoeing, while minimizing detrimental impacts and maintaining the opportunity for a quality wilderness experience for rafters and for other users.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Kennebec River.
The recreational use limit on the Kennebec River between Harris Station and West Forks is 1,000 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  West Branch Penobscot River.
The recreational use limit of the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station and Pockwockamus Falls is 560 commercial passengers per day. Noncommercial recreational use is not limited.
A. In order to allow free time for other uses, a person may not conduct a whitewater trip on the West Branch Penobscot River between McKay Station and Pockwockamus Falls between 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §335 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. The following penalties apply to violations of paragraph A.
(1) A person who violates paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
(2) A person who violates paragraph A 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, §335 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §335 (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, §B335 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS › Chapter 931: TAXIDERMISTS AND HIDE DEALERS › 12 §12951. Rule violations; taxidermy

§12951. Rule violations; taxidermy
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating taxidermy.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §342 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating taxidermy 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, §342 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal.
A person who violates a rule regulating taxidermy 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, §342 (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, §B342 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 5: GUIDES, OUTFITTERS AND TAXIDERMISTS › Chapter 931: TAXIDERMISTS AND HIDE DEALERS › 12 §12955. Special hide dealer's license

§12955. Special hide dealer's license
1.  License required.
A person may not engage in an activity for which a special hide dealer's license may be issued under subsection 2 without a valid special hide dealer's license unless the person holds a valid license issued under section 12954.
Each day a person violates this subsection, that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Issuance.
The commissioner may issue a special hide dealer's license to any person who maintains a place of business for the butchering of wild animals within this State. The special hide dealer's license permits a holder to commercially sell or barter the heads or untanned hides of deer, moose or bear that are butchered in the license holder's place of business.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §18 (AMD).]
3.  Expiration.
All licenses issued under this section are valid for a period of one year commencing January 1st and ending December 31st.
[PL 2021, c. 54, §19 (AMD).]
4.  Fee.
The annual fee for a special hide dealer's license is $12.
[PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §37 (AMD).]
4-A.  Record-keeping requirements.
The following provisions apply to the keeping and filing of records.
A. A licensee shall:
(1) Keep a true and complete record, in such form as is required by the commissioner, of all hides bartered or sold; and
(2) Retain records required under this subsection for at least 3 years.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §351 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
Each day a person violates this subsection is a separate offense.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §351 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §351 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
5.  Record inspection.
Records retained under subsection 4‑A must be open for inspection by the commissioner or the commissioner's agent.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §352 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
6.  License violation.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §353 (RP); 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, §§B351-353 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §III37 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 477, §24 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 54, §§18, 19 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 933: GENERAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PROVISIONS › 12 §13002. Collection by commissioner

§13002. Collection by commissioner
The commissioner or agents of the commissioner shall act on behalf of the State Tax Assessor to collect the use tax due under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225 in respect to any watercraft, snowmobile or ATV for which an original registration is required under this Title at the time and place of registration of that watercraft, snowmobile or ATV.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
All taxes collected pursuant to this section must be transmitted forthwith to the Treasurer of State and credited to the General Fund as undedicated revenue. The Legislature shall appropriate to the department in each fiscal year an amount equal to the administrative costs incurred by the department in collecting revenue under this section. Those administrative costs must be verified by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
For purposes of this section, "original registration" means any registration other than a renewal of registration by the same owner.   [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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 933: GENERAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PROVISIONS › 12 §13003. Payment of sales or use tax prerequisite to registration

§13003. Payment of sales or use tax prerequisite to registration
1.  Registration of watercraft.
Except in the case of a renewal of registration by the same owner, an application for the registration of a watercraft may not be granted when the sale or use of that watercraft may be subject to tax under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225, unless one of the following conditions has been satisfied:
A. The applicant has submitted a dealer's certificate in a form prescribed by the State Tax Assessor, showing either that the sales tax due in respect to the watercraft in question has been collected by the dealer or that the sale of the watercraft is exempt from or otherwise not subject to tax under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225;   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
B. The applicant has properly executed and signed a use tax certificate in the form and manner prescribed by the State Tax Assessor and paid the amount of tax shown therein to be due; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. The applicant has properly executed and signed a use tax certificate in the form and manner prescribed by the State Tax Assessor showing that the sale or use of the watercraft in question is exempt from or otherwise not subject to tax under Title 36, chapters 211 to 225.   [PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
2.  Registration of snowmobile or ATV.
Prior to registering a snowmobile or ATV, an agent of the commissioner shall collect sales or use tax due. Sales or use tax is due unless:
A. [PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, §3 (RP).]
B. The registration is a renewal registration by the same owner;   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. The applicant possesses a dealer's certificate showing that the sales tax was collected by the dealer. The State Tax Assessor shall prescribe the form of a dealer's certificate; or   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
D. The snowmobile or ATV is otherwise exempt from sales or use tax under Title 36, section 1760.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §9 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
[PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, §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. 695, §B9 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 86, §1 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 86, §5 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 300, Pt. A, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 933: GENERAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PROVISIONS › 12 §13004. Collection by State Tax Assessor

§13004. Collection by State Tax Assessor
This section and sections 13002, 13003 and 13005 must be construed as cumulative of other methods prescribed in Title 36 for the collection of the sales or use tax. These sections do not preclude the State Tax Assessor's collecting the tax due in respect to any watercraft, ATV or snowmobile in accordance with such other methods as are prescribed in Title 36 for the collection of the sales or use tax.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §355 (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, §B355 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 933: GENERAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PROVISIONS › 12 §13005. Certificates to be forwarded to State Tax Assessor

§13005. Certificates to be forwarded to State Tax Assessor
An agent of the commissioner shall promptly forward all certificates submitted in accordance with section 13003 to the commissioner. The commissioner shall transmit all such certificates to the State Tax Assessor.   [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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 933: GENERAL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PROVISIONS › 12 §13006. Impoundment of snowmobiles and ATVs

§13006. Impoundment of snowmobiles and ATVs
When a law enforcement officer issues a summons for a violation under chapter 937 or 939, the officer may impound the ATV or snowmobile operated by the person who receives the summons if, in the judgment of the officer, based on actual previous offenses by the operator or other considerations, the operator will continue to operate the ATV or snowmobile in violation of chapter 937 or 939 and that operation may be a hazard to the safety of persons or property.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
The operator or owner of a snowmobile or ATV impounded under this section may reclaim the snowmobile or ATV at any time subsequent to 24 hours after the issuance of the summons upon payment of the costs of impoundment to the enforcement agency impounding the snowmobile or ATV.   [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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13052. Commissioner's powers and duties regarding watercraft

§13052. Commissioner's powers and duties regarding watercraft
1.  Register watercraft.
The commissioner shall annually register watercraft and issue certificates, licenses and permits as provided in this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Promote safety; education courses.
The commissioner shall promote safety for persons and property in connection with the use and operation of watercraft. The commissioner, in accordance with section 13051, shall implement the boater safety and education course or equivalency exam requirements of this chapter.
[PL 2023, c. 206, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Federal grants.
The commissioner may participate in such federal grants in aid as may be forthcoming to the State from the federal Boat Safety Act of 1971, Public Law 92-75, as amended.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Coast Guard report.
The commissioner shall make an annual report to the Coast Guard as required under federal law of the certificates of number issued by the commissioner.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
5.  Registration list distribution.
The commissioner shall distribute a list of registrations issued as follows.
A. When the legal residence of an applicant is a municipality within the State, the commissioner shall mail annually a list of registrations to the tax collector of that municipality.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. When the legal residence of the applicant is outside of the State and the boat is situated within a municipality in the State, the commissioner shall mail annually a list of registrations to the tax collector of that municipality.   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. In all other cases, the commissioner shall send a list of registrations annually to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Revenue Services.   [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).]
6.  Information to federal officials or agencies.
The commissioner shall transmit any information compiled or otherwise available to the commissioner pursuant to sections 13069‑A, 13069‑B and 13069‑C to an authorized official or agency of the United States, in accordance with any request duly made by that official or agency.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §2 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 436, §2 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 656, §3 (AMD). PL 2023, c. 206, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13053. Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles

§13053. Commissioner's authority to regulate airmobiles
1.  Rules.
The commissioner shall adopt rules restricting the operation of airmobiles in areas where their use may be harmful. These rules must be adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375 after public hearings in the areas affected. 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, §358 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Minimum conditions.
Rules adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must, at a minimum, establish conditions for the use of airmobiles in fish and wildlife preserves, conservation areas, coastal and inland wetlands and great ponds.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Prohibitions.
The commissioner shall prohibit airmobile use wherever it adversely affects fish and wildlife habitat, interferes with the operation of other watercraft, threatens public safety or adversely affects the natural environment.
[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, §B358 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13054. Rule violations; watercraft

§13054. Rule violations; watercraft
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regarding watercraft.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §359 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1.  Civil.
Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regarding watercraft 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, §359 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Criminal.
A person who violates a rule regarding watercraft 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, §359 (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, §B359 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13055. Violation of license, permit or certificate restriction (REPEALED)

§13055. Violation of license, permit or certificate restriction
(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, §B360 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13057. History of ownership

§13057. History of ownership
1.  Request.
The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall provide on request a written record of the history of past ownership of any watercraft that requires a certificate of number under this chapter. The request must be made on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Fee.
The fee for providing the record pursuant to subsection 1 is $25 and must be submitted with the request form.
[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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13059. Dealer's certificate of number

§13059. Dealer's certificate of number
1.  Application.
Notwithstanding section 13056, subsection 2, a manufacturer or dealer of new or used motorboats who has a permanent place of business in this State for the manufacture or sale of motorboats may, instead of obtaining a certificate of number for each motorboat owned by the manufacturer or dealer, make application on forms provided by the commissioner for a dealer's certificate of number.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2.  Issuance.
If the manufacturer or dealer making application under subsection 1 satisfies the commissioner that the applicant is qualified for a dealer's certificate of number, the commissioner shall issue the applicant a dealer's certificate of number containing the place of business of the applicant and a general distinguishing number in such form as determined by the commissioner.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Fee.
The fee for a dealer's certificate of number is $17 annually from each January 1st.
[PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §40 (AMD).]
4.  Restrictions.
The dealer or manufacturer who receives a dealer's certificate of number pursuant to this section shall display the number and validation stickers issued under the dealer's certificate of number on a motorboat being demonstrated or tested. The dealer or manufacturer may transfer the number from one motorboat owned by that dealer or manufacturer to another motorboat owned by that dealer or manufacturer by temporarily attaching removable plates on which a dealer's number and validation stickers may be displayed on the bow of any boat covered by the dealer's certificate of number.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §365 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
5.  Penalty.
The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 4.
A. A person who violates subsection 4 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, §366 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates subsection 4 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, §366 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §366 (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, §§B365,366 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 12, §III40 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13060. Temporary registration certificate (REPEALED)

§13060. Temporary registration certificate
(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, §§B367,368 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 340, §19 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 533, §8 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13060-A. Temporary registration certificate

§13060-A. Temporary registration certificate
1.  Twenty-day certificate.
The commissioner may issue temporary registration certificates to a registered dealer, who may, upon the sale or exchange of a boat, issue a temporary registration certificate to a new owner in order to allow the new owner to operate the boat for a period of 20 consecutive days after the date of sale in lieu of a permanent number as required by this chapter. The fee for each temporary registration certificate is $1.
[PL 2011, c. 533, §9 (NEW).]
2.  Penalty.
A person who operates a boat with an expired temporary registration certificate commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $250 may be adjudged.
[PL 2011, c. 533, §9 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 533, §9 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13062. Certificate of number for motorboats carrying passengers for hire

§13062. Certificate of number for motorboats carrying passengers for hire
1.  Certificate required.
A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without a certificate of number as required under this section.
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, §372 (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, §372 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §372 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Application.
Before a motorboat may carry passengers for hire, the owner of the motorboat shall apply for and obtain from the commissioner a certificate of number authorizing its use for that purpose. This section applies to all motorboats carrying passengers for hire as defined in section 13001, subsection 17, except those subject to federal inspection requirements that have or are required to have a current valid federal inspection certificate on board.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
3.  Issuance.
Before the certificate of number required under subsection 1 is issued, the owner shall satisfy the commissioner that the boat is safe to operate and will be maintained in safe condition.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
4.  Examinations.
The commissioner may cause a motorboat carrying passengers for hire to be examined from time to time.
[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, §B372 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13063. Requirements for operators who carry passengers for hire with motorboat

§13063. Requirements for operators who carry passengers for hire with motorboat
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without having successfully completed a boater safety education course approved by a national association of state boating law administrators and approved by the commissioner. A person operating a motorboat carrying passengers for hire shall provide proof of having successfully completed a course under this subsection when requested by the commissioner or the commissioner's agent. For purposes of this section, "carrying passengers for hire" means receiving remuneration to carry passengers in a motorboat from one predetermined point to another predetermined point on inland waters.
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, §373 (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, §373 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]
2.  Requirement.
Every operator of a motorboat, other than a licensed Maine guide certified in watercraft safety, carrying passengers for hire, except those operators who have been issued and have or are required to have in their possession a current valid federal operator's license, shall show proof of having successfully completed an approved boater safety education course in accordance with subsection 1 upon request of the commissioner or the commissioner's agent.
A. [PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
B. [PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (AMD).]
3.  Issuance.
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
4.  Fee.
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
5.  Renewal.
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
6.  Expiration.
[PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B373 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 324, §3 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13064. Certificate of number for motorboats rented or leased

§13064. Certificate of number for motorboats rented or leased
1.  Certificate of number required.
Before any motorboat is rented or leased, the owner of the motorboat shall obtain a certificate of number from the commissioner under section 13056.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §374 (NEW); 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, §374 (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, §374 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §374 (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, §B374 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13066. Displaying excise tax decal and maintaining list

§13066. Displaying excise tax decal and maintaining list
1.  Failure to display excise tax decal.
The owner of a watercraft shall display the excise tax decal, as required by Title 36, chapter 112. In all cases when the owner of a watercraft fails to display an excise tax decal as required under Title 36, chapter 112, the law enforcement officer discovering the failure shall notify the tax collector of the owner's residence or, in the case of nonresidents, partnerships or corporations, foreign or domestic, the tax collector of the municipality where the watercraft is principally moored, docked or located or has its established base of operations.
A. A person who fails to display an excise tax decal in accordance with this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $250 may be adjudged, which must be paid to the municipality in which the watercraft is subject to the excise tax.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §377 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who fails to display an excise tax decal in accordance with 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. Any fine imposed as part of the sentencing alternative must be paid to the municipality in which the watercraft is subject to the excise tax.   [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §377 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §377 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2.  Failure to maintain list or make list available.
A marina or boatyard owner shall maintain the list required by Title 36, section 1504, subsection 9, and make that list available as required by that section.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $25 nor more than $250 may be adjudged.   [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §377 (AMD); 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, §377 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §377 (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, §B377 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13067. Waste water discharge in inland waters

§13067. Waste water discharge in inland waters
1.  Prohibition.
A person may not launch a watercraft into or operate a watercraft on inland waters when that watercraft has a marine toilet, shower or sink unless:
A. The waste water from the toilet, shower or sink is fed directly into a holding tank; and   [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. The holding tank for sanitary waste water is not in any way connected to any through-hull fittings.   [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.  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, §378 (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, §378 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §378 (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, §B378 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13068. Operating watercraft; prohibitions (REPEALED)

§13068. Operating watercraft; prohibitions
(REPEALED)
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 627, §3 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B379 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §E15 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13069. Watercraft accident; requirements (REPEALED)

§13069. Watercraft accident; requirements
(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, §B381 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 436, §3 (RP).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13069-A. Watercraft accidents involving personal injury or death

§13069-A. Watercraft accidents involving personal injury or death
The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in personal injury or death of a person.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Law enforcement officer notification.
The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident that results in personal injury or death of a person or results in the disappearance of a person indicating death or injury shall immediately report the accident, by the quickest means of communication, to the available law enforcement officer nearest to the place where the accident occurred.
A. The owner of a watercraft who knows that that watercraft was involved in an accident as described in this subsection shall report the accident as provided in this subsection if the operator of the watercraft is unknown.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Provide information to injured party.
The operator or a person acting on behalf of the operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall provide to an injured person or the operator or an occupant of any other watercraft involved in the accident:
A. The operator's name and address; and   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator's watercraft.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Render assistance.
The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to an injured person.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
4.  Penalties.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
5.  Aggravated punishment category.
Notwithstanding subsection 4, a person who intentionally, knowingly or recklessly fails to comply with this section when the accident resulted in serious bodily injury, as defined in Title 17-A, section 2, subsection 23, or death, commits a Class C crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13069-B. Watercraft accidents involving property damage

§13069-B. Watercraft accidents involving property damage
The following provisions govern accidents involving watercraft that result in property damage only.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Provide information.
The operator of a watercraft involved in a collision or accident that results in property damage shall provide the owner or operator of that property:
A. The operator's name and address; and   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
B. The registration number of the operator's watercraft.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2015, c. 301, §44 (AMD).]
2.  Render assistance.
The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident shall render reasonable assistance to all persons involved in the accident as far as the operator can without serious damage to the operator's watercraft or serious risk to crew or passengers.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
3.  Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 301, §44 (AMD).
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§13069-C. Watercraft accident reports
A person shall report a watercraft accident to the commissioner in accordance with this section.   [PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
1.  Injury to person.
An operator or owner of a watercraft involved in a collision, accident or other casualty while using the watercraft that results in the death of a person, a person's losing consciousness or receiving medical treatment, a person's becoming disabled for more than 24 hours or the disappearence of a person from a watercraft under circumstances indicating death or injury shall file a written report on forms provided by the commissioner containing the information as required by the commissioner within 24 hours of the occurrence.
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
2.  Damage to watercraft.
Accidents involving only damage to watercraft or other property to the estimated amount of $2,000 or more must be reported within 72 hours on forms provided by the commissioner.
[PL 2015, c. 301, §45 (AMD).]
3.  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 2005, c. 436, §4 (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 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 436, §4 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 301, §45 (AMD).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13071. Operating personal watercraft (REPEALED)

§13071. Operating personal watercraft
(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, §B383 (RP). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).
2023 Maine Revised Statutes › TITLE 12: CONSERVATION › Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › Subpart 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 935: WATERCRAFT AND AIRMOBILES › 12 §13073. Harbor masters on inland waters; violations

§13073. Harbor masters on inland waters; violations
A person who neglects or refuses to obey any lawful order of a harbor master authorized pursuant to section 13072 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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13101. Application

§13101. Application
This chapter applies to the operation of snowmobiles in all areas that come within the jurisdiction of the State.   [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 6: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES › Chapter 937: SNOWMOBILES › 12 §13102. License not required

§13102. License not required
An operator's license is not required for the operation of a snowmobile.   [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).