§ 12 §6851-B — Lobster processor license

1.
License required.
A person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current wholesale seafood license with a lobster permit as required under section 6851 and a current lobster processor license.
2.
Licensed activity.
A lobster processor license authorizes a person to process lobsters and lobster meat for sale in accordance with rules adopted by the commissioner, including, but not limited to, the appropriate fee for the license, which may not exceed $750, and under the following conditions:
3.
Exception.
A license is not required to remove lobster meat for serving in hotels and restaurants if the meat is removed from the shell in a hotel or restaurant for serving on the premises.
4.
License limited.
A lobster processor license authorizes activities under this section at only one fixed place of business.
5.
Violation.
A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Legislative History

PL 2009, c. 523, §9 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 247, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 468, §32 (AMD).