§12554. Disturbing baitfish traps or baitfish holding boxes
A person may not disturb or take any baitfish trap or baitfish holding box or any fish from any baitfish trap or baitfish holding box other than that person's own without the consent of the owner of the baitfish trap or baitfish holding box. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Subchapter 3: LIVE BAIT; DEALING, TRAPPING AND POSSESSION
12 §12551. Dealing in live smelts and baitfish (REPEALED)
12 §12551-A. Dealing in live smelts and baitfish
12 §12552. Purchase of live smelts from unlicensed dealers
12 §12553. Selling, using or possessing baitfish
12 §12554. Disturbing baitfish traps or baitfish holding boxes