2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 617: LICENSE SUSPENSION
12 §6351. Suspension based on criminal conviction or civil adjudication

Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES
Subpart 2: LICENSING
Subchapter 1: SUSPENSION PROCEEDINGS

6351. Suspension based on criminal conviction or civil adjudication

1. Grounds for suspension. Any of the following is grounds for suspension of a license, the right to obtain a license or a certificate issued under this Part:

A. A conviction for a violation of a marine resources law; [2001, c. 421, Pt. B, 15 (NEW); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, 1 (AFF).]

B. A conviction for a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 31; [2001, c. 421, Pt. B, 15 (NEW); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, 1 (AFF).]

B-1. A conviction for a violation of Title 17-A, chapter 15; [2009, c. 394, 1 (NEW).]

C. A conviction for a criminal offense against a marine patrol officer while that officer is engaged in the performance of official duty; [2009, c. 394, 1 (AMD).]

D. A civil adjudication of having violated a marine resources law; or [2009, c. 394, 1 (AMD).]

E. A suspension authorized under section 6409 or 6410. [2009, c. 394, 1 (NEW).]

[ 2009, c. 394, 1 (AMD) .]

2. Suspension procedure. In order to suspend a license or certificate because of a conviction or adjudication, the commissioner shall follow the procedures of this article.

[ 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, 15 (NEW); 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, 1 (AFF) .]

3. Denial of license. An applicant for any license or certificate as set out in this chapter may be denied a license or certificate in the same manner as provided for in this section.

[ 2009, c. 394, 2 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 661, 5 (NEW). 1995, c. 218, 1 (AMD). 2001, c. 421, C1 (AFF). 2001, c. 421, B15 (RPR). 2009, c. 394, 1, 2 (AMD).