There Is a Newer Version of the Maine Revised Statutes
  1. 2025 Maine Rev. Stat.
  2. 2024 Maine Rev. Stat.
  3. 2023 Maine Rev. Stat.
  4. 2012 Maine Rev. Stat. (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2012 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
12 §11303. Hunting bear near dumps

Universal Citation:
12 ME Rev Stat § 11303 (2012 through 125th Legis)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.

Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

Subchapter 5: BEAR HUNTING HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

§11303. Hunting bear near dumps

1. Dump demarcation. The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, shall establish a line of demarcation at least 500 yards from sites permitted or licensed for the disposal of solid waste.

[ 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §159 (AMD); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]

2. Prohibition. A person may not within the area described in subsection 1:

A. Hunt bear; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

B. Trap bear; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

C. Molest or harass a bear; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

D. Release dogs for the purpose of hunting a bear. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

The commissioner, or the commissioner's agent, is exempt from this prohibition for the purpose of live-trapping nuisance bears.

[ 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (RPR); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]

3. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 2 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

B. A person who violates subsection 2 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

[ 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §160 (RPR); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, §§B159,160 (AMD). 2003, c. 655, §B422 (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.