§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.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (NEW); PL 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. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (NEW); PL 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. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §265 (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, §B265 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (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 Dealing in live smelts and baitfish (REPEALED)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