Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 12655 – Unlawful use of bait
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1. Prohibition. During times when fishing is limited by rule to the use of artificial lures only, a person may not use:
A. Live bait; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Dead bait; or [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Chemically preserved natural or organic bait. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
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. 12655
- Person: means a human being or an organization. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (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, §B278 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).