Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 12306 – Possessing unregistered bear, deer, moose or wild turkey
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1. Prohibition. Except as provided in section 12307, a person may not possess any of the following animals if that animal has not been legally registered as provided in this chapter or rules adopted under section 12301?B, unless that animal is possessed in accordance with chapter 921:
A. Bear; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Deer; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Moose; or [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
D. Wild turkey. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 704, §6 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 12306
- Person: means a human being or an organization. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
2. Penalties.
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §235 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §236 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §§B234-236 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2021, c. 121, §5 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 704, §6 (AMD).