Section 188-25-05 - Lobster Trap RemovalSummary:* This regulation established the procedure for removal of traps, warps, buoys or cars that are washed up above the mean low water mark or are otherwise abandoned or lost pursuant to 12 M.R.S.A. §6434.
1. A lobster trap, car, buoy or warp may be moved or removed from the waters or shores of the state for the purpose of returning the lobster gear to the licensed owner or properly disposing of lobster gear by any person who has written permission from a Marine Patrol Officer. Any person who wants to obtain written permission to remove the above described gear must contact the Department in advance of removal. Such written permission shall include amount and type of gear, license number, (if available), and final destination of said gear.2. Any person who possesses traps, warps, buoys or cars and is not a Marine Patrol Officer, the licensed owner or someone with written permission from the licensed owner or a Marine Patrol officer, shall be in violation of 12 M.R.S.A. §6434. 13-188 C.M.R. ch. 25, § 05