§12556. Importing live bait
A person may not import into this State any live fish, including smelts, that are commonly used for bait fishing in inland waters. [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 Dealing in live smelts and baitfish (REPEALED)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