Maine § 12 §6313 For-hire charter boat operator's license (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

Maine Statutes

§ 12 §6313 — For-hire charter boat operator's license (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE 1/01/26)

Maine·Title 12 CONSERVATION·Part 9 MARINE RESOURCES·Ch. 615 GENERAL LICENSE PROVISIONS

1.License required. A person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current for-hire charter boat operator's license.

2.Licensed activity. The holder of a for-hire charter boat operator's license may take paying passengers recreationally fishing for fish in the coastal waters of the State on the vessel identified on that for-hire charter boat operator's license. The license does not authorize the holder or the holder's passengers to sell any fish taken under this license.

3.Agent fees. A fee may not be charged for a for-hire charter boat operator's license under this section. A person seeking a license through an agent may be charged an agent fee of $2. A person seeking a license through a publicly accessible online electronic system for licensing may b

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1.
License required.
A person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current for-hire charter boat operator's license.
2.
Licensed activity.
The holder of a for-hire charter boat operator's license may take paying passengers recreationally fishing for fish in the coastal waters of the State on the vessel identified on that for-hire charter boat operator's license. The license does not authorize the holder or the holder's passengers to sell any fish taken under this license.
3.
Agent fees.
A fee may not be charged for a for-hire charter boat operator's license under this section. A person seeking a license through an agent may be charged an agent fee of $2. A person seeking a license through a publicly accessible online electronic system for licensing may be charged an agent fee of $1. A person seeking a license at an office of the department from a department employee may be charged an agent fee of $1.
4.
Eligibility.
A for-hire charter boat operator's license may be issued only to an individual. A for-hire charter boat operator's license may be issued to an individual only if the individual:
5.
Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

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