12 §6954-C. Drag limits north of international bridge, Lubec - Maine Statutes

Title 12: CONSERVATION

Part 9: MARINE RESOURCES

Subpart 2: LICENSING

Chapter 627: GENERAL PROHIBITIONS

§6954-C. Drag limits north of international bridge, Lubec

1. Gear requirements. It is unlawful to fish in the territorial waters northerly and inshore of the international bridge that connects Lubec to Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada with any drag or combination of drags:

A. That measures in excess of 5 feet, 6 inches in width measuring from one extreme outside edge of the mouth of the drag or combination of drags to the opposite extreme outside edge; and [1997, c. 281, §3 (NEW).]

B. If used for the taking of scallops, that is greater than 8 rings deep. [1997, c. 281, §3 (NEW).]

[ 2001, c. 272, §17 (AMD) .]

2. Violation. Notwithstanding section 6174, a person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply:

A. For the first offense, a mandatory fine of $500 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized; [2007, c. 557, §11 (NEW).]

B. For the 2nd offense, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized; and [2007, c. 557, §11 (NEW).]

C. For the 3rd and subsequent offenses, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized. The penalty imposed pursuant to this paragraph is in addition to the penalty imposed under section 6728-B. [2007, c. 557, §11 (NEW).]

[ 2007, c. 557, §11 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1997, c. 281, §3 (NEW). 2001, c. 272, §17 (AMD). 2007, c. 557, §11 (AMD).