Maine § 12 §12161 Taking of certain nonmarine invertebrates from the wild for commercial purposes

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §12161 — Taking of certain nonmarine invertebrates from the wild for commercial purposes

Maine § 12 §12161

Title 12CONSERVATION

Part 13INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

Ch. 915HUNTING: SEASONS, REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS

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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §12161 (2026).

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1.Prohibition; penalties. Except as provided in this section, a person may not take and possess certain nonmarine invertebrates, specifically freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles, from the wild for export, sale or commercial purposes.

2.Commercial nonmarine invertebrate permit. Persons harvesting freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles for export, sale or commercial purposes are required to obtain a permit from the commissioner. The fee for a permit issued under this subsection is $27. The permit expires one year from the date of issuance.

3.Rules. The commissioner may by rule:

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1.
Prohibition; penalties.
Except as provided in this section, a person may not take and possess certain nonmarine invertebrates, specifically freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles, from the wild for export, sale or commercial purposes.
2.
Commercial nonmarine invertebrate permit.
Persons harvesting freshwater mussels, butterflies, moths, dragonflies or beetles for export, sale or commercial purposes are required to obtain a permit from the commissioner. The fee for a permit issued under this subsection is $27. The permit expires one year from the date of issuance.
3.
Rules.
The commissioner may by rule: