2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES
12 §6433-A. Biodegradable escape panels
Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES
Subpart 2: LICENSING
Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS
6433-A. Biodegradable escape panels
Beginning January 1, 1990, all lobster traps must be equipped with a biodegradable ghost panel. A "ghost panel" is an escape panel which is designed to release lobsters from traps which are lost while fishing. The commissioner shall, by rule, provide for implementation of this requirement. The commissioner may not require ghost panels prior to January 1, 1990. [1987, c. 569, (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1987, c. 569, (NEW).
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