2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 17: CRIMES
Chapter 83: MALICIOUS MISCHIEFS
17 §2497. Mooring watercraft to buoys or beacons; destruction of same
Subchapter 4: MISCELLANEOUS
§2497. Mooring watercraft to buoys or beacons; destruction of same
1. Mooring to buoy or beacon prohibited. A person may not moor or make fast a vessel, boat, scow or raft to a buoy or beacon placed by the United States or this State in any of the navigable waters of this State. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of $50 may be adjudged.
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §44 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
2. Destruction of buoy or beacon. A person may not intentionally or knowingly destroy a buoy or beacon placed by the United States or this State in any of the navigable waters of this State. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime.
[ 2003, c. 452, Pt. I, §44 (NEW); 2003, c. 452, Pt. X, §2 (AFF) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2003, c. 452, §I44 (RPR). 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF).
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maine may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
