Maine Revised Statutes
Subchapter 4: LIGHTERS AND HARBORS
38 §124. Unlawful disposal or taking of ballast

§124. Unlawful disposal or taking of ballast
The master of any vessel who shall throw overboard ballast in any road, port or harbor commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of $60 may be adjudged. Any person who shall take any stone or other ballast from any island, beach or other land, without consent of the owner shall be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $7 for each violation, to be recovered in a civil action, 1/2 to the person bringing the action and 1/2 for the town where the violation is committed.   [PL 1977, c. 696, §335 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §335 (RPR).