Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 6725

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 684
Section 6725 - Possession of illegal scallops
1. Prohibition. A person may not possess, ship, transport, buy or sell scallops taken in violation of this subchapter.

[2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7(RPR).]

2.Violations. Notwithstanding section 6174, subsection 3, a person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply:
A. For the first offense, a mandatory fine of $500 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized; [2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7(RPR).]
B. For the 2nd offense, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized; and [2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7(RPR).]
C. For the 3rd and subsequent offenses, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized. The penalty imposed pursuant to this paragraph is in addition to the penalty imposed under section 6728-B. [2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7(RPR).]

[2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7(RPR).]

12 M.R.S. § 6725

1977, c. 661, § 5 (NEW) . 2007, c. 557, § 6 (RPR) . 2007, c. 607, Pt. B, §7 (RPR) . 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR) .