§12705. Rule violations; educational or scientific collection permits
The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating educational or scientific collection permits. [PL 2015, c. 374, §13 (AMD).]
1. Civil violation. Notwithstanding sections 10650 and 12152, a person who violates a rule regulating educational or scientific collection permits commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2017, c. 205, §28 (AMD).]
2. Criminal violation. A person who violates a rule regulating educational or scientific collection permits 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 2015, c. 374, §13 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B292 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2015, c. 374, §13 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 205, §28 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 925: FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
Subchapter 1: WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
12 §12701. Commissioner's authority over sanctuaries; management areas and access sites
12 §12702. Rule violations; state-owned wildlife management areas
12 §12703. Rule violations; state game farms
12 §12705. Rule violations; educational or scientific collection permits
12 §12706. Wildlife sanctuaries
12 §12707. Unlawful activity in wildlife sanctuary; general prohibitions and exceptions
12 §12708. Wildlife management areas and public access sites