Maine Statutes
§ 12 §12510 — Permit to stock inland waters
Maine·Title 12 CONSERVATION·Part 13 INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE·Ch. 923 FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS
1.Permit required.
Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish eggs of any kind into any inland waters without a valid permit issued under this section.
1-A.
Penalty.
A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 1704, the fine may not be less than $1,000 or more than $10,000.
1-B.
Restitution.
In the case of a person who violates subsection 1, the court shall:
2.Issuance.
The commissioner may issue a written permit allowing a person to introduce fish or fish eggs of any kind into any inland waters by means of live fish or otherwise.
3.Limited permit.
The commissioner may issue a written limited permit to a local government under this subsection. A limited permit:
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Legislative History
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 263, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 343, §8 (AMD).
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