2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES
12 §6554. Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits

Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES
Subpart 2: LICENSING
Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS

6554. Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits

1. Minimum length. A person may not take or possess Pacific salmon which are less than 14 inches in length.

[ 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, 7 (AMD); 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, 1,2 (AFF) .]

2. Method of taking. A person may not fish for or take Pacific salmon from the coastal waters by any means other than hook and line with a single hook.

[ 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, 7 (AMD); 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, 1,2 (AFF) .]

3. Limits. A person may not take more than 2 Pacific salmon in any one day.

[ 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, 7 (AMD); 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, 1,2 (AFF) .]

4. Exception for aquaculture. A person lawfully engaged in the aquaculture of Pacific salmon is exempt from this section if that person holds a special license, if required, under section 6074.

[ 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, 7 (AMD); 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, 1,2 (AFF) .]

5. Recommendations; commissioner. Nothing in this chapter may prohibit the commissioner from recommending to the Legislature changes in the limit on Pacific salmon that may be taken by hook and line with a single hook.

[ 1983, c. 662, 5 (NEW) .]

6. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

[ 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, 7 (NEW); 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, 1,2 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 661, 5 (NEW). 1983, c. 662, 5 (AMD). 1999, c. 771, B7 (AMD). 1999, c. 771, D1,2 (AFF).