2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES
12 §6541. Artificial lights in herring fishing
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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