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USA Statutes : maine
Title : Title 12. CONSERVATION
Chapter : Chapter 923. FISH. FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING. PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

Title 12 - §12451. Application of laws

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12451. Application of laws

1. Waters covered by provisions relating to fish. This Part so far as it relates to fish of all varieties and fishways applies to fish and fishways in the inland waters of the State. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Great ponds. A person on foot may engage in any activity on the great ponds not inconsistent with any other law or regulation of the State or its political subdivisions. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Ponds of 10 acres or less. Fishing in a pond of 10 acres or less, whether natural or artificial, formed on a brook, stream or river, is governed by the same laws and rules that govern fishing in the brook, stream or river on which the pond is situated. This subsection does not apply to private ponds as set forth in section 12508. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12452. Consolidation of rules

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12452. Consolidation of rules

Fishing rules as set forth in the annual Open Water Fishing Regulations folder and the annual Ice Fishing Regulations folder, as printed and distributed to the public, are declared to be official consolidations of fishing rules upon filing with the Secretary of State. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12453. Inland waters closed to fishing except as opened by law or rule

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12453. Inland waters closed to fishing except as opened by law or rule

All inland waters of the State are closed to fishing except as opened by law or rule. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c.614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12454. Ice fishing; closed areas and times

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12454. Ice fishing; closed areas and times

1. Closed waters; commissioner's authority. All inland waters of the State are closed to ice fishing except those that have been opened by rule of the commissioner.

A. The commissioner may by rule close to ice fishing waters that have been reclaimed by the removal of rough fish. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. The commissioner may open other waters for ice fishing for cusk in the nighttime. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12455. List of waters where children may fish with single-baited hook and line

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12455. List of waters where children may fish with single-baited hook and line

Rules adopted by the commissioner that set forth the special fishing regulations for inland waters of the State must include a list of waters where a person under 12 years of age may fish with a single-baited hook and line. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12456. Open seasons; exceptions

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12456. Open seasons; exceptions

1. Open seasons. Except as provided in subsection 2 and Part 12 and except as the commissioner may by rule provide, the following are the open seasons for fishing in the State. All opening and closing dates are inclusive.

A. The open season for all fish in waters or portions of waters naturally free of ice in lakes and ponds is from April 1st to September 30th. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. The open season for all fish in the rivers above tidewater in waters free of ice is from April 1st to September 15th. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. The open season for all fish in brooks and streams in waters free of ice is from April 1st to August 15th. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

D. The open-water fishing season on boundary waters between Maine and New Brunswick is from April 15th to September 30th. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Exceptions. Notwithstanding the open seasons established under subsection 1:

A. A person who holds a valid Maine fishing license may take smelts for recreational purposes only from the inland waters or portions of inland waters that are naturally free of ice with a dip net in the usual and ordinary way from noon to 2:00 a.m. in accordance with bag limits established by rule. Bag limits established by rule under this paragraph are for a 24-hour period, beginning at noon on a given day and ending at 11:59 a.m. the following day. The commissioner may prohibit the taking of smelts under this section or shorten the noon to 2:00 a.m. smelt fishing timeframe by rule for enforcement or conservation purposes.

(1) A person may not keep more than 5 dozen smelts alive as part of that person's daily bag limit pursuant to this paragraph.

(2) A person may not take smelts with a dip net unless that dip net meets the requirements under section 10001, subsection 12-A.

Each day a person violates subparagraph (1) or (2) that person commits a Class E crime; [2005, c. 237, §2 (rpr).]

B. There is a continued closed season on the dipping of smelts from Morrill Pond and its tributaries in Somerset County; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. Whenever the last day of open-water fishing season falls on a Saturday, the season is extended one day to include the following Sunday; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

D. The commissioner by rule may extend the open-water fishing season as long as such an extension does not pose a threat to the fishery. Rules adopted under this paragraph may include provisions that establish catch-and-release-only restrictions on landlocked salmon, trout, togue and bass. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2005, c. 237, §2 (amd).]

3. Rules. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §244 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12457. Restricted areas

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12457. Restricted areas

1. Closed waters. Except as the commissioner may by rule provide and as provided in subsection 2, the following waters are closed to fishing:

A. The area within 150 feet of any operational fishway, except:

(1) At the following places, the fishway and the area within 75 feet of any part of the fishway are closed to fishing at all times:

(a) Grand Falls Powerhouse Dam on the St. Croix River in Baileyville; and

(b) Woodland Dam on the St. Croix River in Baileyville;

(2) At the following places, the area within 75 feet of the mouth of the fishway is closed to fishing at all times:

(a) East Grand Lake Dam in Forest City Township, T9 R4 NBPP; and

(b) Spednic Lake Dam in Vanceboro;

(3) At the so-called ice control dam on the Narraguagus River in the Town of Cherryfield, the area within 100 feet of the dam must be closed to fishing at all times;

(4) At East Outlet Dam in Sapling Township, T1R7, in Somerset County and in Big Moose Township, T2R6, in Piscataquis County at the outlet of Moosehead Lake, the fishway and the area within 50 feet of any part of the fishway must be closed to fishing at all times; and

(5) There is no fishing in or from the fishway at the Sheepscot Lake Dam in the Town of Palermo in Waldo County;
[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §245 (amd); §422 (aff).]

B. All waters within 200 feet of any fish hatchery or rearing station; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. The property owned by the Unity Utilities District located on Route 139 and Prairie Road in the municipality of Unity in Waldo County. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §245 (amd); §422 (aff).]

2. Prohibition. A person may not fish in inland waters closed to fishing as described in this section except that a person may fish for alewives and smelts in the manner provided under the laws regulating marine resources. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §245 (new); §422 (aff).]

3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20, none of which may be suspended, for each fish unlawfully possessed. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §245 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12458. Special regulations

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12458. Special regulations

1. Aroostook River. A person 12 years of age or younger may fish from shore with a single-baited hook and line on the following areas of the Aroostook River during the open-water fishing season:

A. In the Town of Caribou, from and including Otter Brook upstream to the Maine Public Service Company dam, including all tributaries in this section upstream to the first highway bridge intersecting each tributary; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. In the Town of Fort Fairfield, from and including Pattee Brook upstream to Hockenhull Brook, including all tributaries in this section upstream to the first highway bridge intersecting the tributary. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12459. Fly-fishing by person who has loss of arm

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12459. Fly-fishing by person who has loss of arm

A person who possesses a valid fishing license and has suffered the loss of an arm may use any type of rod and reel to fish with a fly on waters open to fly-fishing. For the purposes of this section, "loss of an arm" means the physical loss of the arm at the wrist or above. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12460. Smelt fishing in Long Lake (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12460. Smelt fishing in Long Lake (REPEALED)

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12461. Native brook trout waters

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 1: SEASONS, RULEMAKING AND SPECIAL REGULATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12461. Native brook trout waters

1. Adoption of initial list of native brook trout waters. The commissioner shall adopt by rule a list of native brook trout waters composed of lakes and ponds that contain eastern brook trout and have never been stocked according to any reliable records. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2005, c. 180, §2 (new).]

2. Addition of waters to list. The commissioner may adopt rules to amend the list established in subsection 1 to add a lake or pond if that lake or pond meets criteria established by the commissioner for classifying a lake or pond as native brook trout waters. Rules adopted to add a lake or pond to the list established under subsection 1 are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2005, c. 180, §2 (new).]

3. Removal of waters from list. The commissioner may by rule remove a lake or pond from the list established in subsection 1. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are major substantive rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2005, c. 180, §2 (new).]

4. Stocking native brook trout waters. The commissioner may not stock or issue a permit to stock fish in a lake or pond listed as native brook trout water under this section. [2005, c. 180, §2 (new).]

5. Fishing restrictions. A person may not use live fish bait or possess live fish bait on a lake or pond listed as native brook trout water under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. [2005, c. 180, §2 (new).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12501. General fishing license

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12501. General fishing license

1. License required. Except as otherwise permitted pursuant to this Part, a person may not fish for, transport or possess fish without a valid license issued under this section. 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. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Eligibility. The commissioner may issue the following licenses to the following persons:

A. A resident fishing license to a resident 16 years of age or older; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. A nonresident fishing license to a nonresident 12 years of age or older. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Agent's fee. Clerks or other agents appointed by the commissioner to issue licenses shall charge a fee of $2 for each license issued. The commissioner shall charge a fee of $1 for each fishing license issued by department employees. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

4. Exchange of licenses. A license issued under this section may not be exchanged for another license except as provided in this subsection. Temporary licenses may be exchanged for annual licenses as follows.

A. A resident who possesses a one-day or 3-day fishing license may exchange it in the municipality in which that person resides for an annual resident fishing license or a resident combination hunting and fishing license upon the payment to the clerk or issuing agent of $2 and the difference between the fee for the one-day or 3-day license and the fee for the annual license. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. A nonresident who possesses a 15-day nonresident fishing license may exchange it for an annual nonresident license upon the additional payment of $12, the difference between the fee for the 15-day license and the fee for the annual license, and $2 to the clerk or issuing agent. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

5. Nonresident junior fishing license expiration. A nonresident junior fishing license issued to a nonresident who has passed the nonresident's 15th birthday is valid through the calendar year for which the license was issued. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

6. Schedule of fees. The fees for fishing licenses are as follows.

A. A resident fishing license is $21. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

B. A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $38. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

C. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $38. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

D. A nonresident junior fishing license, for persons 12 years of age or older and under 16 years of age, is $9. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

E. A 3-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 72-hour period specified on the license, is $23. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

F. A nonresident 7-day fishing license, valid for 7 days from date indicated on license, is $36. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

G. A nonresident 15-day fishing license, valid for 15 days from date indicated on license, is $40. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

H. A nonresident season fishing license for persons 16 years of age or older is $52. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

I. An alien season fishing license for persons 16 years of age or older is $72. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

J. A one-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 24-hour period indicated on license, is $11. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

[2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §24 (amd).]

7. Reciprocity with New Hampshire. As long as the State of New Hampshire has similar laws, a fishing license issued to any person by either this State or New Hampshire meets all requirements of the law for a fishing license with respect to fishing in any lake or pond that lies partly in both of the states of Maine and New Hampshire. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §247 (amd); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12502. Boys and girls camps fishing license

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12502. Boys and girls camps fishing license

1. Issuance of camp fishing license. Upon application, the commissioner shall issue to a boys or girls camp a camp fishing license that will permit any of the boys or girls, under 16 years of age, to fish in the lake or pond adjacent to the main camp. The fee for this permit is $75. Persons who fish under a camp fishing license, as provided in this subsection, are subject to this Part. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates the terms of a special privilege under this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §248 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. A person who violates the terms of a special privilege under 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §248 (new); §422 (aff).]

Each day a person violates the terms of a special privilege under this section is a separate offense. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §248 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12503. Permitted fishing without license

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12503. Permitted fishing without license

1. Resident under 16 and nonresident under 12. A resident under 16 years of age and a nonresident under 12 years of age may fish without a license. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Land used for agricultural purposes; domicile. Any resident and any member of the resident's immediate family, as long as the angler's license to fish is not under suspension or revocation, may fish without a license in open inland waters from land:

A. To which they are legally entitled to possession; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. On which they are actually domiciled; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. That is used exclusively for agricultural purposes. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (amd); §422 (aff).]

3. Free fishing days; limitations. The following 2 free fishing periods are established. No more than 2 free fishing periods may be established under this subsection.

A. Except when Memorial Day falls on a Friday, the Saturday and the Sunday immediately following Memorial Day are designated "Family Fishing Days." If Memorial Day falls on a Friday, the Saturday and the Sunday subsequent to Memorial Day weekend are designated "Family Fishing Days." The days designated "Family Fishing Days" are free fishing days. [2003, c. 662, §2 (new).]

B. The Saturday and the Sunday immediately preceding Presidents' Day are free fishing days. [2003, c. 662, §2 (new).]

Notwithstanding section 12501, it is lawful during a free fishing day established under this subsection for a person to fish without a license in inland waters, except that this subsection does not apply to a person whose license to fish is under suspension or revocation. All other provisions of this Part relating to fishing apply during a free fishing day. [RR 2003, c. 2, §21 (cor).]

4. Groups of resident students. The commissioner may permit groups of residents who attend high school or who are enrolled in special education courses for persons who are underprivileged, persons with handicaps or people with special learning needs to fish without licenses for periods of not more than 3 days as long as the fishing activity is conducted as part of an educational program and is under the direct supervision of a teacher or instructor.

A. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (rp); §422 (aff).]

B. A permit holder:

(1) May not allow fishing to go on for more than 3 days;

(2) May not allow any fishing activity that is not conducted as part of an educational program; and

(3) Shall provide direct supervision.
[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.

(1) A permit holder who violates paragraph B 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 B 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 paragraph B is a separate offense. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (amd); §422 (aff).]

5. Patients at Veterans Administration Hospital. The commissioner may permit inpatients at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus to fish without a license in the inland waters within a 25-mile radius of Togus. Patients not under the direct supervision of hospital staff or volunteer supervisors shall have in their possession while fishing a valid pass issued by the Veterans Administration Hospital.

A. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (rp); §422 (aff).]

B. An inpatient at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus permitted under this subsection:

(1) May not fish beyond a 25-mile radius of Togus; and

(2) Shall have supervision while fishing or have in that inpatient's possession a valid pass issued by the hospital.
[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. The following penalties apply to violations of this subsection.

(1) A person who violates paragraph B 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 B 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 paragraph B is a separate offense. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (amd); §422 (aff).]

6. Fishing during event sanctioned by department. A person who does not hold a fishing license may assist a child or a handicapped person who is a participant in a fishing event sanctioned by the department. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §249 (amd); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12504-A. Fishing derby permits for educational institutions

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12504-A. Fishing derby permits for educational institutions

1. Permit required. A person may not conduct a fishing derby held by an educational institution that awards prizes in excess of $10,000 for a single fishing derby without a permit issued under this section. For purposes of this section, "educational institution" means an accredited postsecondary educational institution incorporated, chartered or established under the laws of the State. 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. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

2. Application. An educational institution seeking approval to conduct a fishing derby pursuant to this section must submit an application to the commissioner in a manner and form to be designated by the commissioner. The application must include the educational institution's derby rules, any amendments or changes to the rules and a schedule of the dates, places and times of the proposed derby. The department shall accept applications after January 1st annually for derbies to be held during that year and process those applications in the order of receipt. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

3. Restrictions and requirements. The following restrictions and requirements apply to permits issued under this section.

A. Rules adopted by the commissioner pursuant to section 12504 are applicable to permits issued under this section, except rules limiting the cash value of prizes or concerning an ice fishing derby. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

B. A fishing derby may be conducted only in bodies of water free of ice. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

C. A person may not participate as an angler in a fishing derby unless that person is affiliated with the sponsoring educational institution, either as a student, a parent or sibling of a student, an alumnus or a staff member of the educational institution. A student may invite a single guest to participate in a derby held under this section. For purposes of this paragraph, "student" includes a current or incoming student. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

D. At least 80% of the prizes awarded at a fishing derby must be in the form of scholarships. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

E. An angler participating in a fishing derby may not use a motorboat. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

F. A fishing derby may not target cold-water species. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

G. A fishing derby must be an event that is only catch and release or catch, measure and release. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

H. An angler participating in a fishing derby may not have more than one rod per person or more than 2 rods per boat. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

I. An angler participating in a fishing derby may use artificial lures only. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

[2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

4. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

5. Penalty. Except as provided in section 12602, the following penalties apply to violations of subsection 3 or rules adopted under subsection 4.

A. A person who violates subsection 3 or a rule adopted pursuant to subsection 4 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

B. A person who violates subsection 3 or a rule adopted under 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. [2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

[2005, c. 96, §2 (new).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12504. Fishing derby and fishing tournament permits

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12504. Fishing derby and fishing tournament permits

1. Permit required. Except as provided in sections 12504-A and 12505, a person may not conduct a fishing derby or fishing tournament without a valid permit issued under this section. 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. [2005, c. 96, §1 (amd).]

2. Application. A person wishing to conduct a fishing derby or fishing tournament shall first make application for and obtain a permit from the commissioner. A bass tournament sponsored by a bass club in waters free of ice falls under the provisions of section 12505. A completed application for a permit must include the proposed rules, requested dates, places, times and prize structure for the derby or tournament. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt all necessary rules relative to permits to ensure that derbies and tournaments are conducted only at such times and places and in such a manner as are consistent with the fisheries management objectives of the department. Such rules must include:

A. Specifying the number of derbies or tournaments that may be conducted in a given body of water and the dates within which they may be conducted. These rules must be reviewed periodically; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. Fixing the maximum total value of prizes that may be awarded at each derby or tournament. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3-A. Violation of rules; penalty. Except as provided in section 12602, the following penalties apply to violations of rules adopted under this section.

A. A person who violates a rule adopted under subsection 3 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §250 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. A person who violates a rule adopted under subsection 3 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §250 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §250 (new); §422 (aff).]

4. Issuance. The commissioner, following a determination that an applicant has complied with all rules adopted pursuant to this section, may issue a permit to the applicant authorizing the conduct of the derby or tournament. Applicants who have conducted derbies or tournaments in the requested body of water in the past that have conformed with all rules must be given preference in the issuance of permits. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

5. Fee. The fee for a permit to conduct a fishing derby or fishing tournament is $24. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12505. Bass tournament permit
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12505. Bass tournament permit

1. Permit required. A person may not conduct a bass tournament in waters free of ice without a permit issued under this section. 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. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Application. A bass club seeking approval to conduct a bass tournament pursuant to this section may make application to the commissioner in a manner and form to be designated by the commissioner. The application must include the club's tournament rules, any amendments or changes to the rules and a schedule of the dates, places and times of the proposed tournament. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Issuance; notification to municipality. The commissioner, following a determination that a bass club has complied with all rules adopted pursuant to this section, may issue a permit to the applicant club authorizing the club to conduct the tournament during open season for black bass in waters free of ice. At least 10 days prior to issuing the permit, the commissioner shall notify any affected municipality of the receipt of an application for a multi-day bass tournament. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

4. Fee. The fee for a bass tournament permit is:

A. For weigh-in tournaments, $52 per day; and [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §25 (amd).]

B. For catch-and-release tournaments, $12 per day. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §25 (amd).]

[2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §25 (amd).]

5. Rules. The commissioner shall adopt all rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section, including, but not limited to:

A. Requiring that precautions be taken so that, if possible, all fish caught may be retained alive and, following the close of the tournament, be released into the body from which they were taken; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. Fixing the maximum total value of prizes that may be awarded at each tournament; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. Limiting the length of a tournament to 3 days. A tournament lasting more than one day must be a regional or multistate tournament sanctioned by the applicant bass club. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §251 (amd); §422 (aff).]

6. Violation of rules; penalty. Except as provided in section 12602, the following penalties apply to violations of rules adopted under subsection 5.

A. A person who violates a rule adopted under subsection 5 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §252 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. A person who violates a rule adopted under subsection 5 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §252 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §252 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12506. Alewife, eel, sucker and yellow perch harvesting method permit; elver prohibition (CONFLICT)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12506. Alewife, eel, sucker and yellow perch harvesting method permit; elver prohibition (CONFLICT)

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part and except as provided in subsections 5 and 5-A, a person may not fish for or possess the following fish using the harvesting methods listed in subsection 2 without a valid permit issued under this section:

A. Alewives; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Eels; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. Suckers; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

D. Lampreys; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

E. Yellow perch. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

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. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may adopt rules providing for the issuance of permits to fish for or possess the following fish using the following harvesting methods in the inland waters of the State, provided the permits do not interfere with any rights granted under section 6131:

A. Eels using eel pots or weirs; [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

B. Suckers and yellow perch using trap nets, dip nets or spears; [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

C. Lampreys by hand or using hand-held dip nets; and [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

D. Alewives using trap nets, dip nets, spears or fish pumps. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

The commissioner may place conditions on the use of gear allowed under this subsection and may prohibit or restrict the use of any gear used to concentrate species for harvest under this subsection. Each day a person violates a condition or restriction placed on the use of gear allowed under this subsection, that person commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

3. Fees; transfer of permit. The minimum fee for an individual permit for alewives, suckers, lampreys and yellow perch is $44. A crew permit may be sold for alewives, suckers, lampreys and yellow perch for $102, authorizing up to 3 persons to engage in the permitted activity. The annual fee for an eel pot or weir permit is $102. An eel pot or eel weir permit is not transferable. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §26 (amd).]

4. Five-year limited entry; eel weirs. A person is ineligible to receive an eel weir permit unless that person possessed a valid eel weir permit for calendar year 1995. The department shall adopt routine technical rules pursuant to Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A regarding the issuance of eel weir permits. The number of weirs and the number of square miles of watersheds in this State fished by eel weirs can be no more than those permitted in calendar year 1995. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

5. Exception to permit requirement. Notwithstanding subsection 1:

A. A person may fish for alewives by use of a dip net or single hook and line for consumption by that person or members of that person's family, provided that the person takes or possesses no more than one bushel in any day and provided also that the alewives are not taken from any waters in which a municipality or other person has been granted exclusive rights under section 6131; [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8 (rpr).]

B. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8 (rp).]

C. A person may fish for or possess alewives from inland waters if that person has been granted fishing rights under section 6131; and [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8 (rpr).]

D. (CONFLICT: Text as repealed and replaced by PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8) A person may take suckers for use as bait for fishing in inland waters as provided in section 12551-A without a permit under subsection 2. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8 (rpr).]

D. (CONFLICT: Text repealed by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253) [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rp); §422 (aff).]

[2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §8 (rpr).]

6. Eels and elvers prohibitions. The following prohibitions apply to the harvesting of eels and elvers in inland waters.

A. A person may not fish for or take elvers from inland waters. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

B. A person other than the owner of a weir used to fish for or take eels in inland waters may not tend that weir while the weir is immersed unless that person has in the person's possession written permission from the owner to tend the weir or is in the presence of the owner and has the owner's permission to tend the weir. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

7. Other harvesting methods for suckers. Notwithstanding subsection 1, a person licensed or otherwise entitled to fish in Maine waters may take suckers for that person's use in all rivers, brooks and streams that are open to fishing between April 1st and June 30th of each calendar year by the use of a hand spear, by bow and arrow or by snagging.

A. A person may not use a bow and arrow to harvest suckers unless the arrow used has a barbed or pronged point and the arrow is attached to the bow with a line. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §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.
[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §253 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12507. License to cultivate or sell commercially grown and imported fish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12507. License to cultivate or sell commercially grown and imported fish

1. License required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not cultivate or sell fish that have been commercially grown within the State or imported from outside the State without a valid license issued under this section. 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. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a license to cultivate and sell fish that have been either commercially grown within the State or imported from without the State. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Application. This section does not apply to and the commissioner may not issue permits governing any aspect of either the commercial aquaculture of Atlantic salmon when intended for use in commercial aquaculture in coastal waters or the Atlantic salmon restoration program. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

4. Fee. The fee for a license to sell commercially grown or imported fish is $27 annually. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §27 (amd).]

5. Requirements. A licensee shall:

A. Keep a license issued under subsection 2 constantly and publicly posted in the office or place of business of the licensee; [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

B. Be licensed for each wholesale and retail outlet from which a person sells fish; [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff);c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

C. Identify in a manner approved by the commissioner the name and address of the source of all fish offered for sale or sold under this section; and [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

D. Keep invoices of fish sold and purchased under this section so that the invoices are available at all times for inspection by the commissioner or the commissioner's duly authorized agent. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

6. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 5.

A. A person who violates subsection 5 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. A person who violates subsection 5 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (new); §422 (aff).]

Each day a person violates subsection 5 is a separate violation. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §254 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12508. License to operate private fee pond

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12508. License to operate private fee pond

1. License required. A person who owns a private pond may not charge others for the opportunity to fish in that private pond unless the owner of that pond possesses a valid private fee pond license issued by the commissioner under this section. 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. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Licensed activities. A private fee pond license authorizes the owner of a private pond to charge others for the opportunity to fish in that private pond and authorizes persons who fish in that pond to fish for, take, possess and transport fish harvested from that pond, notwithstanding other provisions of the law or rules of the department pertaining to manner, time, season, bag limit, length limit or fishing license requirements. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Fee. The fee for a private fee pond license is $27. [2005, c. 12, Pt. III, §28 (amd).]

4. Requirements. Except as otherwise authorized under this Part, a person shall:

A. Kill all fish taken from a private fee pond operated pursuant to this section prior to their transportation from the site; and [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §255 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Tag all fish transported from the site as provided by rules adopted by the commissioner. Rules providing for tagging adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §255 (new); §422 (aff).]

Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §255 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12509. Permit to import live freshwater fish or eggs

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12509. Permit to import live freshwater fish or eggs

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce, import or transport any live fish or gametes into the State or receive or have in that person's possession fish or gametes so introduced, imported or transported without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §256 (amd); §422 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may grant permits to introduce, import or transport any live fish or gametes into the State or to receive or have in possession fish or gametes so introduced, imported or transported if the commissioner determines that the species does not pose an unreasonable risk to any species of fish or other organism after evaluating fish health, habitat and population management issues. The commissioner may not adopt rules or issue permits governing any aspect of either the commercial aquaculture of Atlantic salmon when intended for use in commercial aquaculture in coastal waters or the Atlantic salmon restoration program. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

3. Application. Importers shall, when requesting a permit issued pursuant to subsection 2, provide the commissioner with the following information:

A. The number and species to be imported; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. The name and address of the source; [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

C. A statement from a fish health inspector certified by the American Fisheries Society, a fish pathologist certified by the American Fisheries Society or a licensed accredited veterinarian, certifying that the fish or gametes are from sources that show no evidence of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, infectious pancreatic necrosis, infectious hematopoietic necrosis, Myxosomo cerebralis or other diseases that may threaten fish stocks within the State; and [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

D. Other professionally recognized tests or analyses, including evaluation of fish health, habitat or population management issues that the commissioner may require by rule to ensure that the species will not pose an unreasonable risk to any species of fish or other organism. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

4. Rules. The commissioner may adopt rules allowing the possession and importation of certain species of tropical fish and goldfish without a permit, for aquarium purposes only, if the commissioner determines that the species does not pose an unreasonable risk to any species of fish or other organism after evaluating fish health, habitat and population management issues. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12510. Permit to stock inland waters

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12510. Permit to stock inland waters

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish of any kind into any inland waters without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 or more than $10,000. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a written permit allowing a person to introduce fish of any kind into any inland waters by means of live fish or otherwise. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12511. Permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into private pond

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12511. Permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into private pond

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §257 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a written permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §257 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12512. Permit to transport live fish for breeding and advertising

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12512. Permit to transport live fish for breeding and advertising

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not take and transport within the limits of the State fish taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §257 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a permit to a person permitting that person to take and transport within the limits of the State fish taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §257 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12513. Permit to take baitfish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12513. Permit to take baitfish

Whenever inland waters are closed to fishing, the commissioner may issue permits to take baitfish for bait purposes from those waters. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12551. Dealing in live smelts and baitfish (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12551. Dealing in live smelts and baitfish (REPEALED)

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12552. Purchase of live smelts from unlicensed dealers
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12552. Purchase of live smelts from unlicensed dealers

1. Prohibition. A person licensed to deal in live baitfish pursuant to section 12551-A may not purchase live smelts from a person who does not hold a current license to sell live smelts issued pursuant to section 12551-A, subsection 3, paragraph A or C. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §260 (amd); §422 (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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §261 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §261 (new); §422 (aff).]

The commissioner, subject to the hearing provisions of section 10902, shall revoke for a period of at least one year from the date of adjudication any licenses issued under section 12551-A to a person adjudicated of a violation of subsection 1. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §261 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12553. Selling, using or possessing baitfish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12553. Selling, using or possessing baitfish

1. Selling, using or possessing unlawful baitfish. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §262 (rp); §422 (aff).]

1-A. Unlawfully selling, using or possessing baitfish. Except as provided in this subsection and for baitfish as defined in section 10001, subsection 6, a person may not:

A. Sell or offer for sale fish as bait for the purpose of fishing; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §263 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Use or possess fish as bait for the purpose of fishing. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §263 (new); §422 (aff).]

Nothing in this Title prohibits the use of commercially prepared eggs from species that do not naturally occur in the State for bait. A person may take baitfish from all inland waters of the State during the period that those waters are open to fishing and the commissioner may grant permits in accordance with section 12513 to take baitfish from certain waters at any time. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime. The court shall, in addition, impose a fine of $20, none of which may be suspended, for each fish illegally possessed. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §263 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Sale of bait in polystyrene foam containers. A person who sells bait may not provide or sell the bait in containers that are composed in whole or in part of polystyrene foam plastic. This subsection does not apply to baitfish.

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. [2003, c. 614, §6 (new); §9 (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. [2003, c. 614, §6 (new); §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §6 (amd); §9 (aff).]

3. Failure to label baitfish traps, drop nets or baitfish holding boxes. A person may not set or place within the inland waters of the State any baitfish trap, drop net or baitfish holding box without having the baitfish trap, drop net or baitfish holding box plainly labeled with that person's full name and address.

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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §264 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §264 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §264 (amd); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12554. Disturbing baitfish traps or baitfish holding boxes

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12554. Disturbing baitfish traps or baitfish holding boxes

A person may not disturb or take any baitfish trap or baitfish holding box or any fish from any baitfish trap or baitfish holding box other than that person's own without the consent of the owner of the baitfish trap or baitfish holding box. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).] div>
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12555. Checking baitfish traps

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12555. Checking baitfish traps

1. Prohibition. While trapping for baitfish in the inland waters with the use of a baitfish trap as defined in section 10001, subsection 7, a person shall check the baitfish trap or cause the baitfish trap to be checked at least once in every 7 calendar days. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (new); §422 (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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12556. Importing live bait

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12556. Importing live bait

A person may not import into this State any live fish, including smelts, that are commonly used for bait fishing in inland waters. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).] div>
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12601. Rule violations; open-water fishing or ice fishing

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12601. Rule violations; open-water fishing or ice fishing

1. Civil violations. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating open-water fishing or ice fishing, except a rule implementing a statute the violation of which is a Class E crime, commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §266 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Crime. A person who violates a rule regulating open-water fishing or ice fishing, except a rule implementing a statute the violation of which is a Class E crime, 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §266 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits

A person may not: [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

1. Fish in violation of certain rules. Fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner; or [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Possess fish in violation of certain rules. Possess fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission rules and regulations

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission rules and regulations

1. Prohibition. A person may not fish in any pond or in that portion of any river or stream subject to the authority of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission created by Title 30, Part 4 in violation of the rules or regulations of the commission. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); 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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §267 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12604. Closed season violation

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12604. Closed season violation

1. Prohibition. A person may not fish for any fish during the closed season or possess any fish taken during the closed season on that fish. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12605. Fishing in waters closed to fishing (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12605. Fishing in waters closed to fishing (REPEALED)

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12606. Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12606. Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing

1. Prohibition. A person may not ice fish in inland waters closed to ice fishing, except that person may fish for alewives and smelts in the manner provided under the laws regulating marine resources. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn

1. Prohibition. A person may not introduce fish or fish spawn raised by the department into a private pond, unless the department permits the introduction for fishing events held in conjunction with educational or special programs sanctioned by the department. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12608. Failure to label fish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12608. Failure to label fish

1. Prohibition. A person may not keep the following species of fish at any sporting camp, hotel or public lodging place unless the name and address of the person who caught the fish is attached to the fish:

A. Black bass; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Salmon; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. Togue; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §422 (aff).]

D. Trout. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (rpr); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §269 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12609-A. Purchase or sale of certain fish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12609-A. Purchase or sale of certain fish

1. Prohibition. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not directly or indirectly purchase or sell the following species of fish:

A. Black bass; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Landlocked salmon; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. Pickerel; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

D. Togue; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

E. Trout; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

F. White perch. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Fish produced by commercial producers or imported. A person may purchase or sell fish that have been lawfully produced by commercial producers within the State or that have been lawfully imported from without the State. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

3. Skins of fish preserved through taxidermy. A person may purchase or sell the skins of fish that have been preserved for display through the art of taxidermy. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12609. Purchase or sale of certain fish (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12609. Purchase or sale of certain fish (REPEALED)

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12610. Unlawful importation or sale of certain fresh or frozen fish
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12610. Unlawful importation or sale of certain fresh or frozen fish

1. Prohibition. A person may not import or offer for sale fresh or frozen any of the following fish:

A. Salmon; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Brook trout; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. Brown trout; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

D. Rainbow trout; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

E. Lake trout; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

F. Any member of the family salmonidae whose source is outside of the continental United States, Canada or Alaska or their adjacent waters. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (rpr); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §272 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12611. Illegal possession of live fish

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12611. Illegal possession of live fish

Except as otherwise provided in this Part, a person who legally takes a fish, other than baitfish or smelt, from inland waters pursuant to this Part shall immediately release that fish alive into the waters from which it was taken or immediately kill that fish. Any fish killed pursuant to this section becomes part of the daily bag limit. A person who possesses a fish in violation of this section commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §273 (new); §422 (aff).]
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12651. Snagging

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12651. Snagging

1. Prohibition. Except as provided in section 12506, subsection 7, a person may not fish by snagging as defined by section 10001, subsection 58. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §274 (amd); §422 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12652. Fishing with more than 2 lines

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12652. Fishing with more than 2 lines

1. Prohibition. Except in accordance with section 12659-A, subsection 1, a person may not fish with more than 2 lines at any one time. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §275 (amd); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §276 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §276 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §276 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12653. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12653. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance

1. Prohibition. A person may not use dynamite or any other explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance at any time for the purpose of taking or destroying any kind of fish. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12654-A. Limit on artificial flies

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12654-A. Limit on artificial flies

1. Prohibition. A person may not fish with more than 3 unbaited artificial flies individually attached to a line. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12654. Unlawful angling or fishing

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12654. Unlawful angling or fishing

1. Prohibition. A person may not angle or fish other than by the use of the single baited hook and line, artificial flies, artificial lures and spinners, except that a person may take smelts in accordance with rules adopted with regard to the taking of smelts. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12655. Unlawful use of bait
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12655. Unlawful use of bait

1. Prohibition. During times when fishing is limited by rule to the use of artificial lures only, a person may not use:

A. Live bait; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (new); §422 (aff).]

B. Dead bait; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (new); §422 (aff).]

C. Chemically preserved natural or organic bait. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (new); §422 (aff).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12656. Possession and use of unlawful implements and devices

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12656. Possession and use of unlawful implements and devices

1. Prohibition. A person may not:

A. Possess any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net or trap or set line on or adjacent to any of the inland waters of the State, except in accordance with sections 12157 and 12506 and section 12763, subsections 3 and 4; or [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

B. Except as otherwise provided, use any grapnel, spear, spear gun, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap or set lines for fishing.

(1) A person may take suckers, eels, alewives and yellow perch in accordance with section 12506.

(2) A person may take baitfish with a baitfish trap, as defined in section 10001, subsection 7.
[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12658. Unlawfully trolling fly

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12658. Unlawfully trolling fly

1. Prohibition. A person may not troll a fly in inland waters restricted to fly-fishing. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §280 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §280 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §280 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12659-A. Ice fishing regulations

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12659-A. Ice fishing regulations

1. Five-line limit. Unless otherwise provided by rule, a person licensed to fish may not fish through the ice with more than 5 lines set or otherwise.

A. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (rp).]

B. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (rp).]

[2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (amd).]

2. Penalty. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §10 (rp).]

3. Unattended lines. Except as provided in subsection 4, a person licensed to fish shall have all lines under that person's immediate supervision. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §11 (new).]

4. Checking cusk lines. In waters that are opened under section 12454, subsection 1, paragraph B, a person fishing through the ice for cusk in the nighttime shall visit at least once every hour all lines set by that person for cusk. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §11 (new).]

5. 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. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §11 (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. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §11 (new).]

[2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §11 (new).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12659. Ice fishing regulations (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12659. Ice fishing regulations (REPEALED)

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
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State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12660. Antifreeze agents
Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12660. Antifreeze agents

Adding substances containing ethylene glycol or other antifreeze agents to the waters of this State is a violation of Title 38, section 413. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (new); c. 614, §9 (aff).]
The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12661. Ice fishing shacks

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12661. Ice fishing shacks

1. Prohibitions and requirements. A person who owns any shack or temporary structure used for ice fishing:

A. May not leave or allow the shack or structure to remain on the ice of any inland waters more than 3 days after the waters on which the shack or structure is located are closed to ice fishing; [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §283 (amd); §422 (aff).]

B. May not place or allow the shack or structure to be placed on the ice of any inland waters more than 3 days before the waters on which the shack or structure is located are opened to ice fishing; or [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §283 (amd); §422 (aff).]

C. Shall have painted on the outside of the shack or structure in 2-inch letters the owner's name and address when the shack or structure is on the ice of any inland waters. [2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §283 (amd); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §283 (amd); §422 (aff).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.

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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §284 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §284 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §284 (rpr); §422 (aff).]

3. Removal of abandoned ice fishing shacks. Notwithstanding the provisions of Title 33, chapter 41, a landowner on whose property an ice fishing shack is left in violation of Title 17, section 2263-A may remove or destroy the shack. The landowner may recover any costs of removing or destroying the shack from the owner of the shack in a civil action. [2005, c. 397, Pt. A, §9 (amd).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12662. Night ice fishing

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12662. Night ice fishing

1. Prohibition. Except as provided in section 12454, subsection 1, paragraph B, a person may not ice fish from 12 hour after sunset to 12 hour before sunrise of the following morning. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §12 (amd).]

2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.

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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §286 (new); c. §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §286 (new); c. §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 614, §9 (aff); c. 655, Pt. B, §286 (rpr); c. §422 (aff).]

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Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12663-A. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12663-A. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers

1. Sale of lead sinker. A person may not sell a lead sinker for fishing that contains any lead and weighs 12 ounce or less.

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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §422 (aff).]

2. Offer lead sinker for sale. A person may not offer for sale a lead sinker for fishing that contains any lead and weighs 12 ounce or less.

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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §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. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §422 (aff).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §422 (aff).]

3. Definition; sinker. For the purposes of this section, "sinker" means a device that is designed to be attached to a fishing line and intended to sink the line. "Sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §288 (new); §422 (aff).]

The Revisor's Office cannot provide legal advice or interpretation of Maine law to the public. If you need legal advice, please consult a qualified attorney.
Office of the Revisor of Statutes
7 State House Station
State House Room 108
Augusta, Maine 04333-0007Title 12 - §12663. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers (REPEALED)

Title 12: CONSERVATION
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS (HEADING: PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, @2 (new); Pt. D, @7 (aff); c. 614, @9 (aff))

§12663. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers (REPEALED)

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