§6551. Tuna; method of taking
A person may not: [PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
1. Fish for or take tuna; permitted methods. Fish for or take any tuna by any method other than by harpoons or by hook and line; or
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
2. Possess. Possess any tuna that was taken in an unlawful manner.
[PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. F, §12 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §F12 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS
Article 3: MISCELLANEOUS SPECIES
12 §6551. Tuna; method of taking
12 §6552. Smelts; method and amount (REPEALED)
12 §6553. Atlantic salmon; limits; method of taking; closed season (REPEALED)
12 §6553-A. Implements and devices in Washington County waters
12 §6553-B. Fixed gill nets; limited prohibition (REPEALED)
12 §6554. Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits
12 §6555. Striped bass; method of taking
12 §6556. Striped bass; limits; personal use
12 §6556-A. Striped bass; modification of requirements (REPEALED)