Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 12652

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 12652 - Fishing with more than 2 lines
1. Prohibition. Unless otherwise provided:
A. A person may not fish with more than 2 lines at any one time during the open-water fishing season; and [2009, c. 214, §8(NEW).]
B. A person may not fish during the open-water fishing season unless that person's fishing lines are under that persons immediate supervision. [2009, c. 214, §8(NEW).]

[2009, c. 214, §8(RPR).]

2.Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section 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, §276(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section 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, §276(NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

[2003, c. 614, §9(AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §276(RPR); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422(AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 12652

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) . 2003, c. 655, §§B275,276 (AMD) . 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF) . 2009, c. 214, § 8 (AMD) .