§12654-A. Limit on artificial flies
1. Prohibition. A person may not fish with more than 3 unbaited artificial flies individually attached to a line or hook.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §16 (AMD).]
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section 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, §277 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section 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, §277 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §277 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B277 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §16 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 923: FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS
12 §12652. Fishing with more than 2 lines
12 §12653. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance
12 §12654. Unlawful angling or fishing
12 §12654-A. Limit on artificial flies
12 §12655. Unlawful use of bait
12 §12656. Possession and use of unlawful implements and devices
12 §12658. Unlawfully trolling fly
12 §12659. Ice fishing regulations (REPEALED)
12 §12659-A. Ice fishing regulations
12 §12662. Night ice fishing (REPEALED)
12 §12663. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers (REPEALED)
12 §12663-A. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers (REPEALED)
12 §12663-B. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers and bare lead jigs