§12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn
1. Prohibition. A person may not introduce fish or fish spawn raised by the department into a private pond, unless the department permits the introduction for fishing events held in conjunction with educational or special programs sanctioned by the department.
[PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
2. Penalty. 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 4: GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS
12 §12601. Rule violations; open-water fishing or ice fishing
12 §12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits
12 §12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission rules and regulations
12 §12604. Closed season violation
12 §12605. Fishing in waters closed to fishing (REPEALED)
12 §12606. Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing
12 §12607. Unlawfully introducing department-raised fish or fish spawn
12 §12608. Failure to label fish
12 §12609. Purchase or sale of certain fish (REPEALED)
12 §12609-A. Purchase or sale of certain fish
12 §12610. Unlawful importation or sale of certain fresh or frozen fish
12 §12611. Illegal possession of live fish