Maine Statutes
§ 12 §12654 — Unlawful angling or fishing
Maine·Title 12 CONSERVATION·Part 13 INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE·Ch. 923 FISH: FISHING SEASONS AND RESTRICTIONS
1.Prohibition.
A person may not angle or fish other than by the use of the single baited hook and line, artificial flies, artificial lures and spinners, except that a person may take smelts in accordance with rules adopted with regard to the taking of smelts.
2.Penalty.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.
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Legislative History
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).
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§ 12 §12604
Closed season violation§ 12 §12605
Fishing in waters closed to fishing§ 12 §12606
Ice fishing; waters closed to fishing§ 12 §12608
Failure to label fish§ 12 §12609
Purchase or sale of certain fish§ 12 §12609-A
Purchase or sale of certain fish§ 12 §12611
Illegal possession of live fish§ 12 §12612
Parent or guardian; violation by minor§ 12 §12613
Possessing gift fish§ 12 §12651
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