13-188-45 Me. Code R. § 01

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 188-45-01 - Definitions

A.Cod end. "Cod end" means the terminal portion of an otter trawl, pair trawl, beam trawl, scottish seine or mid-water trawl in which the catch is normally retained.

B.Primary dealer. "Primary dealer" means any person who purchases shrimp in excess of 120 pounds per day as a first purchase from a vessel engaged in the taking of shrimp.

C.Process. "Process" means to clean, shell, freeze, package or otherwise alter the form or condition of shrimp.

D.Shrimp. "Shrimp", "any shrimp" of "Northern Shrimp" means all Pandalid species including, but not limited to, Pandalus borealis.

E.Extension. That portion of the net which connects the cod end to the body of the net.

F.Landing. To come to shore, float or a dock and offload shrimp; or to transfer shrimp at sea to another vessel.

13-188 C.M.R. ch. 45, § 01