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Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-12 - Exceptions and Conditions for Specific Restricted Species

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Exception for Possession Permits for
				Non-human Primates
: Capuchin monkeys (primates in the Genus Cebus and
				Sapajus) may be possessed by individuals if the following conditions are met:
A. The applicant/permit holder demonstrates a
				legitimate need for physical aide from a primate, and the animal in question is
				specifically trained for such purposes, or the applicant must be providing
				foster care or training for the primate under direction or supervision of a
				recognized authority for same;
B.
				The animal is supplied by, or approved by, a recognized institution or
				organization specializing in such use of primates;
C. The primate held in captivity for said
				purposes is vaccinated as may be prescribed by a qualified veterinarian or
				public health official, and is prevented at all times from direct contact with
				the public in such a way that physical injury or disease transmission may
				occur.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-13 - Costs of recovery

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Escape of
				Restricted Species
: Restricted Species that have escaped the permit
				holder's holding facilities and/or control, and that are determined by the
				commissioner to be detrimental to public safety, native fish and wildlife
				habitat, or any of the state's fish and wildlife resources by threat of
				predation, the spread of disease, habitat competition, interbreeding with
				native fish or wildlife, or other significant damage, may be seized, captured
				or, where necessary, destroyed by the department, or any law enforcement
				officer, for the purpose of protecting and preserving Maine's fish and wildlife
				and their environment. The commissioner may consider such escaped wildlife to
				be a public nuisance and seek to hold the permit holder thereof responsible for
				any costs incurred in recovering, holding, testing for disease, or disposing of
				such wildlife, as well as any damages to the state's wildlife resources.
				Pursuant to M.R.S. § 12152 a person may be charged for failing to notify
				law enforcement of an escape of a prohibited species whether permitted or held
				illegally without a permit.
2.
Financial Security
: Prior to issuing a permit, the commissioner
				may require that a bond or other financial security for the potential costs
				associated with the recovery, handling or disposition of any permitted wildlife
				be posted. Such bond, if required, must be maintained in force until the
				disposition of the animals has been approved by the department.
3.
Confiscation
: The permit
				holder shall be responsible for all costs incurred by the state resulting from
				the necessary confiscation of animals from the premises of the permit holder or
				as the result of the revocation of the permit.
4.
Wildlife That Are Illegally
				Possessed
: Restricted Species that are illegally possessed may be
				seized, captured or, where necessary in cases of disease, public health, human
				safety, or threats to the state's fish and wildlife, destroyed by the
				department. The owner thereof shall be responsible for any costs incurred in
				recovering, holding, testing for disease, or disposing of illegally possessed
				wildlife, as well as any damages to the state's fish and wildlife resources,
				under appropriate law. Pursuant to 12 M.R.S. §10503-6 a court may render
				judgment against the person illegally possessing wildlife to cover costs
				incurred to remove or euthanize the fish or wildlife possessed without a
				permit.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-14 - Complaints

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Complaints pertaining to wildlife in captivity will be
				  investigated and findings associated with that investigation may be considered
				  at the time of permit renewal. If warranted a permit may be suspended or
				  terminated in accordance with
				  12 M.R.S
				  §10902. Any termination or suspension of
				  a permit may be appealed in accordance with the administrative hearing
				  procedures described above.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-15 - Penalties

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Any violation of these rules and regulations or the
				  conditions of any wildlife in captivity permit may subject the permit holder to
				  the following:
A. Civil or criminal
				penalties as provided for in law.
B. Revocation of any wildlife in captivity
				permit issued by the department. When revoked, permits must be surrendered to
				the commissioner. When a permit is revoked and the appeal period has expired,
				the permit holder will be required to transfer any wildlife held under the
				permit to another permitted facility under a plan approved by the
				department.
C. Suspension of
				permit: when a permit is suspended the department will notify the permit holder
				of any conditions that must be corrected and when a follow-up inspection will
				be conducted to assure those conditions have been met before the permit may be
				re-instated.
D. Confiscation of any
				restricted wildlife species in the possession of the violator.
E. Suspension of public visitation to any
				wildlife exhibition facility until such time as the violation is
				remedied.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-16 - Transition and Grandfathering Provisions for Current Permit Holders

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Any person or organization who, on the effective date of
				  these rules, holds a valid permit to import, possess, exhibit, or rehabilitate
				  wildlife and who meets the housing requirements described in Department Rule
				  Chapter 7 as of August 1, 2016, has until January 1, 2018 to comply with the
				  provisions contained in section 7.17. Any person or organization who, on the
				  effective date of these rules, holds a valid permit to import, possess,
				  exhibit, or rehabilitate wildlife, has until January 1, 2018 to comply with the
				  provisions contained in sections 7.06(3) A(2), 7.06(3) B(2), 7.11(2)A, and
				  7.11(5)F. Compliance with these sections is required prior to any request to
				  add new individuals or species to an existing permit. All permit holders that
				  legally possess a Prohibited or Restricted Species as of the effective date of
				  these rules, but who do not comply with the provisions contained in sections
				  7.06(3) A(2), 7.06(3)B(2), 7.11(2)A, and 7.11(5)F by January 1, 2018, will be
				  authorized by the commissioner to retain the individual animals currently in
				  their possession until such time that the animal dies, however the commissioner
				  may place conditions on their permit to ensure the welfare of the animal or to
				  protect native wildlife, domestic animals, or the public. Conditions may
				  include requiring the animals to be tattooed or microchipped. Any offspring
				  that are born to Prohibited or Restricted species that are in the possession of
				  a permit holder through this grandfathering clause must be euthanized or
				  transferred to another facility approved by the department.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-17 - Care and Housing Requirements

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. Unless otherwise
				specified, the department shall require minimum caging requirements for
				individual restricted species as described within the Zoological Association of
				America's Animal Care & Enclosure Standards and Related Policies 2016
				Version, Section
				5 through 7. The requirements can be
				located at:
www.zaa.org
.
2. Wildlife rehabilitators must comply with
				the minimum housing requirements published by the International Wildlife
				Rehabilitation Council and/or National Wildlife Rehabilitation
				Association.
3. The commissioner
				may require additional or more specific housing or care requirements for
				individual permits as necessary.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 7 - RULES FOR IMPORTATION, POSSESSION, PROPAGATION, REHABILITATION, AND EXHIBITION OF WILDLIFE › Section 137-7-18 - Species Lists

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Prohibited
				Species
: See 7.06(2) for exceptions for research institutions.
A. Monk parakeet (Myiopsitta
				monachus);
B. Mute swan
				(Cygnusolor);
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 8 - ENDANGERED SPECIES › Section 137-8-01 - Agency Jurisdiction

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. The Commissioner has
				the authority to recommend to the Legislature the designation of any species of
				fish or wildlife found in the State (
				12 M.R.S.A.
				§12803 ) as Endangered [12 M.R.S.A.)
				§ 10001(19) ] or Threatened (
				12 M.R.S.A.
				§10001(63) ] in
				accordance with the provisions of the
Maine Endangered Species
				Act
(
				12 MRSA
				§12804 ). The Legislature has sole
				authority to designate a species as Endangered or Threatened.
B. (
Repealed
)
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 8 - ENDANGERED SPECIES › Section 137-8-02 - Designation of Endangered and Threatened Species

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. In determining whether a species meets one
				or more of the standards for designating a species as Endangered or Threatened
				as listed in
				12 M.R.S.A.
				§12803, qualifications for consideration
				for listing, population guidelines for risk of extinction in Maine, and other
				factors will be considered. For the purposes of this chapter, "species" will
				mean "species" or "subspecies" and "populations" will mean all individuals of
				the species, statewide.
1.
Qualifications for Consideration for Listing
A species may only be recommended for listing as a state
				  Endangered or Threatened species if it meets all of the following
				  qualifications:
a. It is a species of
				mammal, bird, fish, amphibian, reptile, or invertebrate wild by nature as
				distinguished from domestic species;
b. It is an indigenous species to Maine,
				meaning it is not an exotic deliberately or accidentally introduced into Maine,
				the United States, or North America;
c. It is a species that spends some portion
				of its annual cycle in Maine, including breeding, migration, or wintering, but
				is not a vagrant or accidental visitor;
d. It is a species that has not expanded into
				Maine within the past 50 years as part of a general range expansion, unless it
				historically occurred in Maine or is threatened or declining throughout a
				significant portion of its total range;
e. It is a species that has not been
				reintroduced into Maine as part of an experimental wildlife management program,
				unless listing is part of the reintroduction plan; and
f. It is taxonomically classified no finer
				than a subspecies, unless federally Endangered or Threatened.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 8 - ENDANGERED SPECIES › Section 137-8-05 - Essential Habitat for Species Designated as Endangered or Threatened

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Maps identifying Essential Habitat entitled "Essential
				  Habitat for Endangered and Threatened Species" will be submitted upon
				  adoption.
The following areas, identified as currently or historically
				  providing physical or biological features essential to the conservation of an
				  Endangered or Threatened species and requiring special management
				  considerations, and the management guidelines for the protection of these areas
				  are adopted in accordance with the provisions of
				  12 M.R.S.A.
				  §12804. The Commissioner has identified
				  and mapped such habitats as depicted on the maps entitled "Essential Habitat
				  for Endangered and Threatened Species," which incorporated herein.
(APA Office Note: the maps are available from the
				  Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, 284 State Street, 41 State House
				  Station, Augusta, ME 04330-0041, phone (207) 287-5252. The latest index is at
				  the end of this file.)
A.
Bald Eagle Nest Site (
Repealed
)
1.
(Repealed)
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 8 - ENDANGERED SPECIES › Section 137-8-06 - Protection Guidelines and Broad Activity Exemptions for Bats

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A.
Definitions
When used in this section, the following words and terms
				  shall have the following meaning:
1.
Maternity roost trees
- trees that have been used as roosts by
				female bats listed under
				12 M.R.S.
				§12803, or their pups, between June 1
				and July 31, as documented by the Department;
2.
Subsurface winter hibernacula
- natural caves or subterranean mines that are accessible for human entry and
				have been used by overwintering populations of bats listed under
				12 M.R.S.
				§12803, as documented by the
				Department;
3.
Tree
				removal
- includes, but is not limited to, all forest management
				activities (harvesting and constructing roadways) by landowners or their
				agents, cutting or pruning of trees, and maintenance or expansion of existing
				rights-of-way for transportation or utility corridors; and
4.
Unoccupied building
- any
				building not currently used as a living space, work space, or as a place to
				congregate by people.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 8 - ENDANGERED SPECIES › INDEX TO ESSENTIAL WILDLIFE HABITATS BY TOWN

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Effective January 2010
TOWN NAME ESSENTIAL HABITAT ID#
Addison
................................................................................
				  RT021
Biddeford
.............................................................................
				  PPLT11, RT001
Bristol
..................................................................................
				  RT011
Brooklin
..............................................................................
				  RT018
Cape
				  Elizabeth
.....................................................................
				  PPLT07, PPLT09, PPLT13, PPLT17
Criehaven
............................................................................
				  RT015, RT016
Falmouth
..............................................................................
				  RT007
Georgetown
.........................................................................
				  PPLT06, RT002, RT003, RT014
Harpswell
.............................................................................
				  RT004, RT009
Kennebunk
..........................................................................
				  PPLT02
Kennebunkport
...................................................................
				  PPLT03, RT006
Matinicus Isle
				  Plt
...............................................................
				  RT012, RT013
Milbridge
.............................................................................
				  RT020
Ogunquit
..............................................................................
				  PPLT01
Old Orchard
				  Beach
.............................................................
				  PPLT04, PPLT08, PPLT14, PPLT15
Phippsburg
..........................................................................
				  PPLT05, RT002, RT003
Saco
......................................................................................
				  PPLT08, RT005
Scarborough
.......................................................................
				  PPLT04, PPLT09, PPLT12
South
				  Bristol
......................................................................
				  RT010
St.
				  George
............................................................................
				  RT017, RT022
Wells
....................................................................................
				  PPLT01, PPLT02
Winter
				  Harbor
.....................................................................
				  RT019
Yarmouth
.............................................................................
				  RT008
PENOBSCOT NATION
Tribal Lands
(Repealed 2-5-2009 as part of filing
				  2009-642)
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-02 - The Form and Manner for Displaying Registration Number and Validation Stickers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Resident Snowmobile
The resident registration number and suffix letter (when
				  applicable) shall be painted or firmly attached to both sides of the cowling of
				  each snowmobile in a color that is in marked and distinct contrast to the
				  background to which the number is applied. The registration number and suffix
				  letter (when applicable) which appears after the number must read from left to
				  right with block character Arabic numbers and capital letter not less than one
				  inch in height.
Validation stickers issued by the Department of Inland
				  Fisheries and Wildlife shall be placed within 3 inches of the assigned
				  registration number on both sides of the cowling of the snowmobile. The letters
				  ME before the registration number need not be displayed. Duplicates for
				  destroyed or lost stickers may be obtained for a fee of $1.00 per set.
Non-Resident Snowmobile
The non-resident snowmobile registration number will be
				  printed on the registration stickers issued by the Department of Inland
				  Fisheries and Wildlife. 1. The registration stickers must be attached to both
				  sides of the cowling of the snowmobile. Only the most current set of
				  registration stickers will be displayed on the snowmobile.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-03 - Reciprocity

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. In accordance with Title 12 MRSA
				Section7824, sub-section 9, nonresident snowmobile owners who possess valid
				snowmobile registrations from the state, province, country, or district where
				they reside, may operate those snowmobiles in Maine without additional
				registration requirements provided that the state, province, country or
				district where they reside offers similar snowmobiling privileges to residents
				of Maine.
B. A state, province,
				country or district is considered to offer similar snowmobiling privileges to
				residents of Maine under the following circumstances:
1. The state, province, country or district
				has a snowmobile registration system;
2. The state, province, country, or district
				allows Maine residents to operate Maine registered snowmobiles without further
				registration requirements;
3. The
				state, province, country or district has a public snowmobile trail system which
				consists of at least 2,000 miles of trail or which borders Maine and
				interconnects directly with the Maine public snowmobile trail system,
				regardless of how the trail system is funded; and
4. The state, province, country, or district
				allows Maine residents to access the entire portion of the public snowmobile
				trail system without any type of trail fee, user fee, or required
				memberships.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-04 - Noise Limitations on Snowmobiles Manufactured After February1, 1975

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Pursuant to the provisions of Title
				   12 MRSA
				  Section1978, subsection
				  6,
				  no snowmobile manufactured after February 1, 1975 may be sold or offered for
				  sale by any manufacturer, distributor or dealer in the State of Maine unless
				  such snowmobile is constructed so as to limit total vehicle noise to not more
				  than 78 decibels of sound pressure at 50 feet on the A scale as measured by the
				  SAE Standards J-192a and proof of compliance with the foregoing requirement in
				  the form of either (i) an "SSCC" label conspicuously attached showing
				  certification by the Snowmobile Safety Certification Committee, Inc. that such
				  snowmobile meets the State's minimum noise standards or (ii) by a letter with
				  test results submitted to the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
				  showing an evaluation of the noise level by a competent independent testing
				  laboratory and showing or certifying that such snowmobile meets the State's
				  minimum noise standards.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-05 - Antique Snowmobiles Exempt from Display of Registration Numbers and Validation Stickers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Antique snowmobiles registered in accordance with Title 12,
				  MRSA, Section 7824, are exempt from the provisions of section 9.02 of these
				  rules regarding the display of registration numbers and validation
				  stickers.
"Antique snowmobile" means any snowmobile more than 20 years
				  old which is maintained solely for use in exhibitions, parades and other events
				  of interest to the public and not used primarily for recreational or commercial
				  purposes.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-06 - Dealer Temporary Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Dealers may issue temporary registrations to new owners by
				  completing the form provided by the Commissioner. The dealer must pay a fee of
				  $1. for each temporary registration he receives from the Commissioner. He may
				  charge the new owner no more than $1. for issuing the temporary
				  registration.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-07 - Snowmobile Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Each snowmobile
				registration issued under Title 12 will contain the following information:
1. Registration number issued to snowmobile
				or dealer/manufacturer
2.
				Expiration date of registration
3.
				Make of snowmobile
4. Year
				built
5. Serial number or engine
				number
6. Name and address of
				owner
7. Owner's legal
				residence
8. Owner's date of
				birth
9. Date of issuance
10. Validation stamp
Certificate issued to dealer need not show items 3, 4, 5 and
				  8
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 9 - GENERAL SNOWMOBILE REGULATIONS › Section 137-9-08 - Nonresident Snowmobile Agents

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Scope of
				Rules
These rules have been adopted pursuant to
				   12 M.R.S.A.,
				  Sections7035 and
				  7824, and
				  shall be applicable to the establishment of agents for the purpose of issuing
				  nonresident snowmobile registrations.
B. Definitions
1. Nonresident snowmobile agent. "Nonresident
				snowmobile agent" means any person or business designated by the Commissioner
				through written agreement, subject to the terms and conditions of these rules,
				to register nonresident snowmobiles on behalf of the State of Maine for
				qualified nonresident applicants.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 10 - SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE HABITAT › Section 137-10-01 - Scope of Rules

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
These rules are applicable only to "significant wildlife
				  habitat" as described in 38 M.R.S.A. §480.B(10) and are adopted pursuant
				  to the law that these habitats be defined by the Department of Inland Fisheries
				  and Wildlife and protected by the Department of Environmental
				  Protection.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-01 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
When used in these regulations, unless otherwise specifically
				  provided, the following words and terms shall have the following
				  meanings:
A. Commissioner.
				"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Inland Fisheries and
				Wildlife.
B. Bleacher. "Bleacher"
				means an uncovered structure of tiered planks providing seating space for
				spectators.
C. Stadium. "Stadium"
				means a permanent unroofed structure with tiers of seats for
				spectators.
D. Grandstand.
				"Grandstand" means a permanent roofed structure with tiers of seats for
				spectators.
E. Race or Racing.
				"Race" or "racing" means an organized competitive race of speed and skill or
				endurance and includes all types of snowmobile racing, whether or not the race
				is held on snow.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-02 - Authority

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
No person shall conduct any type of snowmobile racing unless
				  the applicable provisions of these regulations have been complied with and
				  unless the person conducting the snowmobile racing has filed with the
				  Commissioner a certificate signed by an architect registered under the
				  provisions of Chapter 3 of Title 32 or by a professional engineer registered
				  under the provisions of Chapter 19 of Title 32 certifying that all applicable
				  provisions of these regulations have been complied with.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-03 - Construction of Grandstands and Stadiums

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Grandstands and stadiums shall be erected upon and attached
				  to concrete or masonry foundations extended below the maximum depth of frost in
				  the area where the structure is located and at least 6 inches above natural
				  grade. They shall be designed to support, in addition to their own weight, a
				  uniformly-distributed live load of not less than 100 pounds per square foot of
				  gross horizontal projection of the grandstand. All seats and footboard members
				  shall be designed for live loads of not less than 120 pounds per linear foot.
				  They shall be designed to resist, without live load, a horizontal wind load of
				  30 pounds per square foot of all vertical projections of the structure, and
				  with full live load, one-half of such wind load. They shall be designed to
				  resist a horizontal swaying force applied to the seats in a direction parallel
				  to the length of the seats, of 24 pounds per linear foot of seats, and in a
				  direction perpendicular to the length of the seats of 10 pounds per linear foot
				  of seats.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-04 - Bleachers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Bleachers shall be provided with wood sleepers or mud sills
				  of at least 2 inch planks, or shall be supported on masonry footings. If the
				  Commissioner so directs, sills shall be placed both parallel and at right
				  angles to seating platforms. All bearing surfaces shall make contact as the
				  Commissioner shall direct. Mud sills or sleepers shall be adequate area to
				  support superimposed loads without settlement and shall be secured against
				  lateral movement. The toe of each stringer shall be secured to the mud sills or
				  sleeper, all horses or posts shall be secured against movement, and adequate
				  sway bracing shall be provided as directed by the Commissioner. No more than
				  one cantilever seat shall be permitted.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-05 - Aisles

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Grandstands, bleachers and stadiums shall be provided with
				  aisles which shall be located as directed by the Commissioner. Aisles shall be
				  not less than 3 feet 6 inches in width, provided, that where an aisle is
				  divided into two parts, each part shall be 2 feet in width. Where an aisle
				  commences more than one foot above ground level, it shall be provided with a
				  stairway or ramp not less than the width of the aisle. Aisles shall not be
				  required in the case of bleachers with less than 15 rows of
				  seats.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-06 - Seats and Seating Platforms

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Seats of grandstands, bleachers, stadiums and other similar
				  structures shall be securely fastened to their support in such a manner that
				  they cannot accidentally be displaced. Foot rests shall be similarly fastened.
				  Where seats are not divided or marked off, a width of 18 inches shall be
				  considered one seat.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-07 - Exits

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Grandstands, bleachers with 15 or more rows of seats and
				  stadiums shall be provided with exits, calculated on the basis of 1 foot in
				  width for each 300 persons, or fraction thereof served. Exits shall not be less
				  than 3 feet 6 inches in width, nor less than 7 feet clear height and shall be
				  located as directed by the Commissioner. Each exit shall be designated by a
				  sign bearing the word
EXIT
in letters not less than 5 inches in
				  height and one-half inch in width, having red letters on a white background, or
				  white letters on a red background, located as directed by the Commissioner, and
				  each change in direction of a way of egress shall be designated by a
				  directional sign to be located as directed by the
				  Commissioner.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-08 - Illumination of Exits and Aisles

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Spectator areas, including grandstands, bleachers and
				  stadiums, shall be properly illuminated at all times when the area is in use,
				  during the period of from one-half after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise
				  and during any period of time when by reason of atmospheric conditions,
				  visibility is such as to require artificial illumination.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-09 - Protective Railings

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Rails at least 18 inches in height shall be provided along
				  the back of grandstands, bleachers, stadiums and other like structures if the
				  rear seat is more than 4 feet above the ground; along the portions of the ends
				  of the structures where the seat are more than 4 feet above the ground and
				  along the front of the structures if the foot rest is more than 2 feet above
				  the ground.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-10 - Fire Extinguishers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Fire extinguishers shall be available in pit areas, spectator
				  areas and track areas at all times in a number and location to be determined by
				  the Commissioner.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-11 - Spectator Protection

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
There shall be areas designated by appropriate signs as
				  spectator areas at all snowmobile races in which spectators shall at all times
				  be confined. The spectator areas shall include, but not be limited to,
				  grandstands, bleachers, and stadiums. The pit areas, practice areas, those
				  areas specified in Figures 1 and 2, infield areas, and corner areas of race
				  tracks are not spectator areas. At snowmobile drag races, only one side of the
				  track may be designated as spectator area. Spectator areas shall be protected
				  by utilizing safety barrier construction of either Option 1 or Option 2,
				  contained herein.
If Option 1 is used, spectators shall not be allowed beyond
				  the spectator protection fence and shall not be allowed access to the trackside
				  fence or to the area between the spectator protection fence and the trackside
				  fence; if Option 2 is used, spectators may be allowed access to the trackside
				  fence. The snowmobile race track surface must be maintained in a manner that
				  does not permit any snow build-up against the trackside
				  fence.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-13 - Location of Safety Barriers and Fencing

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All safety and fencing shall extend the entire length of and
				  not less than 25 feet beyond each side of all grandstands, bleachers, stadiums,
				  other similar structures and any other designated spectator area. In addition,
				  the safety barriers and fencing shall extend toward the rear of any such
				  structures or designated spectator areas, at right angles to the race track a
				  distance of at least 50 feet, as in Figure 1 or 2 as
				  appropriate.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-14 - Law Enforcement Officers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Persons conducting any type of snowmobile racing shall make
				  arrangements to have law enforcement officers present at all times when
				  snowmobile racing is in progress.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 11 - PROTECTION AND SAFETY OF SPECTATORS AT SNOWMOBILE RACES › Section 137-11-15 - Waiver

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The Commissioner may waive, in writing, prior to a snowmobile
				  race, any or all of the requirements of these regulations to cover any special
				  circumstances, conditions or locality.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 12 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS › Section 137-12-01 - Displaying All-Terrain Vehicle Plates and Renewal Stickers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
All-terrain vehicle registration plates shall be displayed on
				  the front and rear of the vehicle so that it is clearly visible to persons
				  directly in front or behind the vehicle.
Plate validation stickers issued by the Commissioner shall be
				  centered below the registration number on both registration plates. Only one
				  year's stickers can be displayed at a time.
Duplicates of lost or stolen validation stickers may be
				  obtained for a fee of $1. per set.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 12 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS › Section 137-12-02 - Registration Certificate

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The operator of an all-terrain vehicle shall carry his
				  registration certificate with him at all times unless operating on his own
				  land. He shall display the registration certificate upon the request of any
				  landowner who is authorized to stop him as well as to any law enforcement
				  officer.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 12 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS › Section 137-12-03 - Dealers

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Dealers may apply to all-terrain vehicle dealers plates
				  separately, or along with their applications or a dealer's permit. Dealers may
				  obtain up to two plates if they sold fewer than ten vehicles in the previous 12
				  months, up to three plates if they sold ten or more but less then 20, or up to
				  four plates if they sold more than 20.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 12 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS › Section 137-12-04 - Dealer Temporary Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Dealers may issue temporary registration to new owners by
				  completing the form provided by the commissioner. The dealer must pay a fee of
				  $1 for each temporary registration he received from the commissioner. He may
				  charge the new owner no more than $1 for issuing the temporary
				  registration.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 12 - ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE REGULATIONS › Section 137-12-05 - All-Terrain Vehicle Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A. Each
				all-terrain vehicle registration issued under Title 12 will contain the
				following information.
1. Registration number
				issued to the all-terrain vehicle or dealer/manufacturer
2. Expiration date of registration
3. Make of all-terrain vehicle
4. Year built
5. Serial number or engine number
6. Name and address of owner
7. Owner's legal residence
8. Owner's date of birth
9. Date of issuance
10. Validation stamp
Certificates issued to dealers need not show items 3, 4, 5, 6
				  and 9.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 13 - WATERCRAFT RULES › Section 137-13-01 - Table of Contents

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
13.02
				Definitions
13.03 Contents of
				Applications and Certificates
13.04
				Reporting Requirements for Watercraft Related Accidents or Casualties
13.05 Safety Equipment on Motorboats and
				Other Watercraft
13.06 Water
				Sports
13.07 Motor Size
				Restrictions on Certain Internal Waters
13.08 Rules of Operation for Watercraft on
				Internal Waters
13.09 Sound Level
				Testing for Marine Engines
13.10
				Motorboat race event
13.11 Boat
				regatta, parade, non-motorized boat race, boat exhibition or water-ski
				exhibition
13.12 Event conditions
				and restrictions for all boat events described within 13.10 and 13.11 of this
				rule
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 13 - WATERCRAFT RULES › Section 137-13-02 - Definitions

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Within these rules the terms listed below have the following
				  meanings. The words and phrases used within these watercraft rules which are
				  not listed below, but are defined within
				  12 M.R.S.
				  §13001, shall also be a part of these
				  watercraft rules.
1.
Aft:
means the rear half of the watercraft or boat as contrasted to the bow which is
				the forward half of the boat.
2.
All-Round Light:
means a white light showing an unbroken light
				over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
3.
Boat Exhibition Event:
means
				an organized display of boats on the water for public viewing.
4.
Bow:
means the front half of
				a boat or watercraft.
5.
Fore
: means the direction towards the front of the boat or
				watercraft.
6.
Hull
				Length
: means the distance measured from end to end over the deck,
				excluding sheer. It is the straight
-
line measurement
				of the overall length, stated in feet and inches, from the foremost part of the
				watercraft to the after most part measured parallel to the centerline,
				excluding outboard motors, brackets, bowsprits, rudders and similar
				attachments.
7.
Marine
				Engine
: An engine for marine use, installed on a boat or ship.
8.
Masthead Light
: means a white
				light placed over the fore and aft center line of the watercraft showing an
				unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees and so fixed as to
				show the light from right ahead 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on either side of
				the watercraft, except that on a watercraft of less than 40 feet in length the
				masthead light shall be placed as nearly practical to the fore and aft center
				line of the watercraft.
9.
Motorboat Race Event:
means an organized race of motorboats on
				inland waters of the state.
10.
Nonmotorized Boat Race Event:
means an organized race of
				nonmotorized boats on inland waters of the state.
11.
Personal Flotation Device
.
				Personal Flotation Device (PFD) means a life saving device approved by the
				United States Coast Guard (USCG) and includes:
A. A wearable PFD that is intended to be worn
				or otherwise attached to the body, also known as a life jacket.
B. A throwable PFD that is intended to be
				thrown to a person in the water. (A PFD marked as a wearable is not legally
				considered a throwable PFD.)
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 13 - WATERCRAFT RULES › Section 137-13-03 - Contents of Applications and Certificates

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Applications or Watercraft Registration
Each application to secure a Maine Certificate of Boat
				  number (commonly referred to as a registration) as the state of principal use
				  must contain the following information, to be submitted on forms provided by
				  the Division:
A. Make of
				watercraft
B. Year built
C. Length
D. Hull material
E. Type of watercraft (open, cabin, sail,
				canoe, houseboat or other)
F. Type
				of propulsion
G. Horsepower of
				engine
H. Fuel
I. Type of application
J. Hull serial number, if any
K. Use of watercraft
L. Name and address of owner, including zip
				code
M. Owner's birth
				date
N. Owner's
				citizenship
O. Town of legal
				residence (Maine residents)
P.
				Present number on boat which was previously issued (if any)
Q. Waters chiefly used on
R. Name and address of person from whom
				watercraft was purchased
Applications filed by a dealer or manufacturer need only
				  contain information for items K, L, and R above.
Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 13 - WATERCRAFT RULES › Section 137-13-05 - Safety Equipment on Motorboats and Other Watercraft

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The operator of any watercraft on the waters of this State
				  shall be responsible to ensure that such watercraft is equipped as specified in
				  this rule. Nothing in this regulation rule shall be construed to permit the
				  operation of any watercraft on the federal waters in this State unless they
				  conform to all applicable federal laws and regulations pertaining
				  thereto.
1.
Navigation Lights
				and Shapes
In all weather, every watercraft operating on Maine's inland
				  waters between sunset and sunrise shall carry and exhibit the following lights
				  when underway; and during such time no other lights which may be mistaken for
				  those prescribed shall be exhibited. The word visible, in this subsection, when
				  applied to lights, shall mean visible on a dark night with clear
				  atmosphere.
A. Motorboats less than 40
				feet in length must exhibit:
(1) A masthead
				light showing at least two miles or an all-round light showing at least two
				miles, placed as nearly as practical at the stern; and
(2) Sidelights showing at least one mile.
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Code of Maine Rules › 09 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE › 137 - DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE - GENERAL › Chapter 13 - WATERCRAFT RULES › Section 137-13-07 - Motor Size Restrictions on Certain Internal Waters

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1. For the purpose of determining the
				horsepower of machinery used to propel watercraft for compliance with this Rule
				the following definition shall apply:
A.
				"Horsepower" means the manufacturer's rated horsepower of the machinery and
				shall include the aggregate of all such propellant machinery on a
				watercraft.