2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 621: FINFISH LICENSES
12 §6575-A. Closed period; elver harvesting

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

6575-A. Closed period; elver harvesting

1. Prohibition. It is unlawful for a person to fish for or take elvers from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday and from noon Saturday to noon Sunday. A person may leave an elver fyke net or a Sheldon eel trap in the waters of the State during the closed period if the net or trap is left in a condition that prevents the capture of elvers. The terminal portion of a fyke net cod end must contain a rigid device with an opening not less than 3 inches in diameter and not exceeding 6 inches in length that is unobstructed by any other portion of the net.

[ 2013, c. 49, 12 (NEW) .]

2. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a Class D crime for which a fine of $2,000 must be imposed, none of which may be suspended. Violation of this section is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A.

[ 2013, c. 49, 12 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1995, c. 536, A9 (NEW). 1995, c. 536, A13 (AFF). 1997, c. 575, 3 (AMD). 1999, c. 7, 8 (AMD). 2011, c. 549, 7 (AMD). 2013, c. 49, 12 (RPR).