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2010 Maine Code
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES
12 §6541. Artificial lights in herring fishing

Universal Citation:
12 ME Rev Stat § 6541 (2010 through 124th Legis)
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Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES

Subpart 2: LICENSING

Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS

§6541. Artificial lights in herring fishing

It shall be unlawful to take herring by use of or with the aid of any artificial light in the coastal waters, except as provided in this section. [1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]

The commissioner may adopt or amend regulations that set aside specific areas where artificial light may be used in the taking of herring, provided the herring are to be taken for bait and the activity will not unreasonably interfere with commercial herring fishing. [1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).

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