§6958. False search and rescue information
A person who intentionally provides the department or causes to be given to the department false or misleading information that results in an unnecessary search and rescue effort or prolongs an ongoing search and rescue effort is subject to a civil penalty of up to the cost of providing the search and rescue service, payable to the State. This penalty is recoverable in a civil action. The State may also recover the cost of bringing the action, including a reasonable attorney's fee. [PL 1997, c. 300, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1997, c. 300, §1 (NEW).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 627: GENERAL PROHIBITIONS
12 §6951. Fishing with dynamite or poison
12 §6952. Trawling, seining or netting for lobster (REPEALED)
12 §6952-A. Trawling, seining or netting for lobster
12 §6953. Stopping for inspection; penalty
12 §6954. Dragging in cable area
12 §6954-A. Dragging and scalloping prohibited in the Frenchboro area
12 §6954-B. Drag limits in South Bay in Lubec (REPEALED)
12 §6954-C. Drag limits north of international bridge, Lubec
12 §6955. Fishing in waters of Union River Bay and the lower Union River
12 §6956. Diver's down flag required
12 §6957. Fishing near floating equipment
12 §6958. False search and rescue information