Maine § 12 §12511 Permit to introduce fish or fish eggs into private pond

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §12511 — Permit to introduce fish or fish eggs into private pond

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 into a private pond 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 to introduce fish or fish eggs into a private pond.

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1.
Permit required.
Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish eggs into a private pond 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 to introduce fish or fish eggs into a private pond.

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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 2003, c. 655, §B257 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §22 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 343, §9 (AMD).