Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES
12 §6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters

§6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2, the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab fishing license of any license holder or the nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a permit holder convicted of a 2nd or subsequent offense of possessing a lobster in violation of section 6431, 6436, 6438‑A or 6952‑A if the conviction of the 2nd or subsequent offense involved possession of 5 or more illegal lobsters. If the 2nd offense occurs on the same day as the first offense, the commissioner may waive the mandatory suspension.   [PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (AMD).]
1.  Second offense.  For a 2nd conviction the commissioner shall suspend the license for at least one year from the date of conviction and may suspend the license for up to 3 years.  
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
2.  Third or subsequent offense.  For a 3rd or subsequent conviction, the commissioner shall suspend the license for 3 years from the date of conviction and may permanently revoke the license holder's license.  
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
3.  Offenses after July 1, 1994. 
[PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1993, c. 550, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 201, §2 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (AMD).

Structure Maine Revised Statutes

Maine Revised Statutes

TITLE 12: CONSERVATION

Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES

Subpart 2: LICENSING

Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION

Subchapter 2: SUSPENSION PENALTIES

12 §6401. Suspension or revocation based on conviction or adjudication

12 §6402. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting

12 §6402-A. Suspension based on conviction of dragging in cable area

12 §6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters

12 §6402-C. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of dragging within the prohibited area surrounding aquaculture operations

12 §6402-D. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing over trap limit

12 §6402-E. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing sunken trap or trawl

12 §6403. Suspension based on refusing inspection or seizure

12 §6404. Revocation based on conviction of scrubbing lobsters

12 §6404-A. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of molesting elver gear

12 §6404-B. Suspension based on conviction of fishing on closed days for sea urchin fishing

12 §6404-C. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in zone for which person is not licensed

12 §6404-D. Suspension based on conviction of sea urchin fishing in a closed area

12 §6404-E. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing small sea urchins

12 §6404-F. Suspension based on 3 or more convictions of possessing oversize sea urchins

12 §6404-G. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of scallop fishing in a conservation area

12 §6404-H. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of an elver fishing license offense

12 §6404-I. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of untagged elver gear

12 §6404-J. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of fishing during closed season or a closed period

12 §6404-K. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver dealer's license

12 §6404-L. Suspension or revocation based on interstate wildlife violator compact

12 §6404-M. Suspension or revocation based on conviction of a violation of an elver individual fishing quota

12 §6404-N. Revocation based on conviction of failing to record the sale of elvers with an elver transaction card

12 §6405. Trap removal

12 §6406. Engaging in activities while under suspension

12 §6407. Conviction or adjudication; juvenile offense; failure to appear

12 §6408. Suspension of lobster and crab fishing license

12 §6409. Suspension of license for failure to appear, answer or pay (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 12, SECTION 6408)

12 §6410. Suspension of license for failure to comply with court order of support

12 §6411. Refusal to renew or reissue license for failure to file or failure to pay state tax obligations

12 §6412. Suspension of license or certificate for failure to comply with reporting requirements

12 §6413. Reduction in trap limit after certain suspensions