12 §6440. Closed periods - Maine Statutes

Title 12: CONSERVATION

Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES

Subpart 2: LICENSING

Chapter 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES

Subchapter 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS

§6440. Closed periods

It is unlawful to raise or haul any lobster trap: [2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD).]

1. Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive; and

[ 2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD) .]

2. Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any coastal waters of the State.

[ 2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). 1991, c. 678, (AMD). 1999, c. 790, §E1 (AMD). 2001, c. 123, §1 (AMD).