Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 11603

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 11603 - Unlawful firearms for hunting moose
1. Prohibition. A person may not use a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire firearm or a shotgun using shot loads to hunt moose.

[2013, c. 236, §4(AMD).]

1-A.Hunting moose with a crossbow; 70 years of age or older.

[2013, c. 236, §5(RP).]

2.Penalties. 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, §177(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §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, §177(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 11603

Amended by 2013, c. 236,§§ 4 and 5, eff. 10/9/2013.
Amended by 2011, c. 61,§ 5, eff. 9/28/2011.
2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §B177 (RPR) . 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF) . 2005, c. 477, § 13 (AMD) .