Maine Statutes
§ 12 §6431-E — Vessel limitation
1.Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.Owner or family member on board.
This subsection applies to a person that holds a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license issued under section 6421. Except as provided in subsection 3, a vessel may not be used to fish for or take lobsters unless that vessel is owned by a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license holder and:
3.Exemptions; individuals.
The commissioner may authorize a person to fish for or take lobsters from a vessel when an owner or family member is not on board pursuant to subsection 2 if that person holds a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license and:
4.Rules.
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Legislative History
PL 1997, c. 693, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 693, §3 (AFF). PL 1999, c. 26, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 195, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §B24 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2009, c. 394, §7 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 468, §15 (AMD). RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §53 (COR).
Nearby Sections
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§ 12 §6431
Lobster measurement§ 12 §6431-A
Trap limit§ 12 §6431-B
Tag system§ 12 §6431-C
Lobster Management Fund§ 12 §6431-D
Boat trap limit§ 12 §6431-E
Vessel limitation§ 12 §6431-F
Trap tags§ 12 §6431-G
Vessel operation