13-188-25 Me. Code R. § 85

Current through 2025-03, January 15, 2025

Section 188-25-85 - Lobster Trap Escape Vent Dimensions

1. It shall be unlawful to fish for or take lobsters unless the lobster trap is equipped with unobstructed vents or gaps in the parlor section which are:

A. A rectangular or oblong escape vent not less than 1 15/16" by 5 3/4" and placed in accordance with 12 M.R.S.A. §6433(1)(A);

B. Two circular escape vents not less than 2 7/16" in diameter and placed in accordance with 12 M.R.S.A. §6433(1)(B);

C. A gap caused by separating both ends of 2 laths 1 15/16" and placed in accordance with 12 M.R.S.A. §6433(1)(C), (D) and (E).

13-188 C.M.R. ch. 25, § 85