§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
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-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-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-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 §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 §6410. Suspension of license for failure to comply with court order of support
12 §6412. Suspension of license or certificate for failure to comply with reporting requirements