13-188-11 Me. Code R. § 10

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 188-11-10 - Cobscook Bay Limits and Restrictions

1. Cobscook Bay.

A. Shellstock ratio to meat count.

For the purposes of 12 M.R.S. §6728, one and a half bushels of shellstock shall be equal to one gallon of scallop meat.

B. Daily harvest and possession limits.

(1) Daily Harvest and Possession Limit for Individuals Issued a License under §6702 or 6302-A for scallop dragging

Except as allowed pursuant to Chapter 11.19(2), it is unlawful to fish for, take or possess more than 10 gallons of scallop meat or any aggregate of meat and shellstock, which is greater than the equivalent of 10 gallons of meat per day per vessel.

(2) Daily Harvest and Possession Limit for Individuals Issued a License under §6701 or 6302-A for scallop diving

It is unlawful for an individual licensed under §6701 or 6302-A for scallop diving to fish for, take or possess more than 10 gallons of scallop meat or any aggregate of meat and shellstock, which is greater than the equivalent of 10 gallons of meat per day.

C. Daily limit.

Any vessel which has taken scallops within the restricted area of Cobscook Bay, as defined by 12 M.R.S. §6728(1), may not land scallops and return to fishing for scallops within that restricted area on the same day. It is unlawful to transfer to or receive from another vessel any scallop shellstock or scallop meats.

D. Harvester Meat Count

Except as allowed pursuant to Chapter 11.19(2), no vessel or person may take, possess or transfer shucked scallops which measure more than 35 meats per 16 oz. certified measure from or within the Cobscook Bay Restricted Area, as defined by 12 M.R.S. §6728 (1). The meat count shall be measured by selecting small scallop meats from the harvester's catch.

E. Limited Access Areas: See Chapter 11.09 (4)

2. Non-Cobscook Bay scallops, landing and possession restrictions.

A. Possession.

Vessels transiting or landing scallops within the restricted area of Cobscook Bay, as defined by 12 M.R.S. §6728(1), and which have been fishing exclusively outside of the restricted area may possess more than ten gallons of scallop meat or scallops which measure more than 35 meats per 16 oz. certified measure.

B. Landing scallops harvested outside the restricted area, in Cobscook Bay.

Vessels which are transiting or landing in the restricted area and which are in possession of more than ten gallons of scallop meat or scallops measuring more than 35 meats per 16 oz. certified measure, which have been harvested outside the restricted area, may not possess any shellstock and must have all fishing gear (dredges, drags) securely stowed when transiting the restricted area.

13-188 C.M.R. ch. 11, § 10