13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 49, § 05

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 188-49-05 - Species Restriction

Marine mollusks, including shucked shellfish, may be bought, possessed, transported and sold strictly as bait in Maine under the following conditions:

1. Labeling

All shucked shellfish bought, possessed, transported and sold as bait must be labeled in the following manner: "WARNING-BAIT CLAMS ONLY (NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION)". This warning must be placed on the container in plain view in a type size as large as the largest type of the label.

2. Limitations

A. All bait shellfish must contain dye that discolors it in a manner that distinguishes it from certified shucked shellfish suitable for human consumption.

B. It shall be illegal for persons who are certified dealers in accordance with 12 MRSA §6856 to possess shellfish that is for bait only.

C. It shall be illegal for bait shellfish to be kept in the same cooler or display case as food for human consumption.

3. Reporting (see Chapter 8.05 and 8.10 Landings Program)

4. No shellfish bait permit will be required to buy, possess, transport and sell bait shellfish as long as this rule is adhered to.

13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 49, § 05