Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 5: UNLAWFUL FISHING METHODS
12 §12659-A. Ice fishing regulations

§12659-A. Ice fishing regulations
1. Five-line limit. Unless otherwise provided by rule, a person licensed to fish may not fish through the ice with more than 5 lines set or otherwise.
A. [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (RP).]
B. [PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §9 (RP).]
C. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 477, §17 (NEW).]
D. A person who violates this subsection 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 2005, c. 477, §17 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 477, §17 (AMD).]
2. Penalty.
[PL 2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §10 (RP).]
3. Unattended lines. Except as provided in subsection 4, a person licensed to fish shall have all lines under that person's immediate supervision.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 477, §18 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection 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 2005, c. 477, §18 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 477, §18 (AMD).]
4. Checking cusk lines. A person fishing through the ice for cusk in the nighttime shall visit at least once every hour all lines set by that person for cusk.
A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2005, c. 477, §19 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection 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 2005, c. 477, §19 (NEW).]
[PL 2009, c. 214, §10 (AMD).]
5. Penalty.
[PL 2005, c. 477, §20 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 655, §B282 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 397, §§E9-11 (AMD). PL 2005, c. 477, §§17-20 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 214, §10 (AMD).