2013 Maine Revised Statutes
TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
Chapter 915: HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
12 §12053. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area

Part 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)
Subpart 4: FISH AND WILDLIFE HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)
Subchapter 13: HUNTING DOG TRAINING AND FIELD TRAINING HEADING: PL 2003, C. 414, PT. A, §2 (NEW); PT. D, §7 (AFF); C. 614, §9 (AFF)

12053. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area

1. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area. The following provisions apply to licensed dog training areas.

A. A person may not hunt on a licensed dog training area licensed under section 12052 except that the owner of the land being used as a licensed dog training area may hunt wild animals and wild birds on the training area to the extent permitted by this Part. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF).]

B. A person may not do any of the following on a dog training area licensed and posted in accordance with section 12052 except as provided in section 12052:

(1) Train a dog;

(2) Hold a field trial;

(3) Enter the area accompanied by a dog; or

(4) Permit a dog of which that person is the owner or trainer to enter the area. [2003, c. 414, Pt. A, 2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF).]

[ 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 196 (AMD); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 422 (AFF) .]

2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 197 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 422 (AFF).]

B. A person who violates subsection 1 after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 197 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 422 (AFF).]

[ 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 197 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, 422 (AFF) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 414, A2 (NEW). 2003, c. 414, D7 (AFF). 2003, c. 614, 9 (AFF). 2003, c. 655, B196,197 (AMD). 2003, c. 655, B422 (AFF).