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§ 12 §12557 — Disposal of live baitfish or smelts

Maine § 12 §12557
JurisdictionMaine
Title 12CONSERVATION
Part 13INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
Ch. 923FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS

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Bluebook
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12 §12557 (2026).

Text

1.Prohibition. A person may not dispose of any live baitfish or smelts into inland waters of the State.
2.Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.

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Legislative History

PL 2025, c. 343, §11 (NEW).

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