§12511. Permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into private pond
1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 1704, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §22 (AMD).]
2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a written permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §257 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B257 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §22 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Subchapter 2: LICENSE AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
12 §12501. General fishing license
12 §12502. Youth camp fishing license (REPEALED)
12 §12503. Permitted fishing without license
12 §12504. Fishing derby permits
12 §12504-A. Fishing derby permits for educational institutions
12 §12505. Bass tournament permit
12 §12507. License to cultivate or sell commercially grown and imported fish
12 §12508. License to operate private fee pond
12 §12509. Permit to import live freshwater fish or eggs
12 §12510. Permit to stock inland waters
12 §12511. Permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into private pond
12 §12512. Permit to transport live fish for breeding and advertising