Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 12555

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 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); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §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); 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, §265(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

[2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 12555

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §B265 (RPR) . 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF) .