13-188-26 Me. Code R. § 40
It is unlawful for Zone 1 sea urchin divers, rakers or trappers to fish for, take, possess at sea, or land more than nine (9) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day. While on shore, Zone 1 sea urchin divers, rakers, or trappers may not possess, transport, or sell more than the harvester's weekly Zone 1 tote limit.
It is unlawful for Zone 1 drag vessels to fish for, take, possess at sea, or land more than nine (9) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day. While on shore, Zone 1 sea urchin drag vessels may not possess, transport, or sell more than the harvester's weekly Zone 1 tote limit.
It is unlawful for Zone 2 sea urchin divers, rakers or trappers to fish for, take, possess at sea, or land more than six (6) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day. While on shore, Zone 2 sea urchin divers, rakers, or trappers may not possess, transport, or sell more than the harvester's weekly Zone 2 tote limit.
It is unlawful for Zone 2 drag vessels to fish for, take, possess at sea, or land more than six (6) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day. While on shore, Zone 2 sea urchin drag vessels may not possess, transport, or sell more than the harvester's weekly Zone 2 tote limit.
It is unlawful to offload sea urchins, or any parts of sea urchins, and then return to fishing for sea urchins the same day in Maine's territorial waters. In addition it is unlawful to transfer sea urchins, or any parts of sea urchins to or from another vessel at sea, except for tender vessels transiting to primary vessels during diving operations.
Weekly tote limits, calculated from Monday to Friday, are equal to the daily zone tote limit multiplied by the number of open days for the zone in which the license holder is authorized and elects to fish that week.
It is unlawful for a licensed sea urchin dealer to purchase a quantity of sea urchins from a licensed harvester greater than the licensed harvester's weekly zone tote limit each week. All sales of sea urchins must be completed weekly by Friday at 11:59 p.m. It is unlawful for a person other than a licensed sea urchin dealer to possess sea urchins held over from the previous harvest week.
Standard size stackable fish totes, with respect to the sea urchin fishery, is defined as 28" Long x 16" Wide x 11" Deep when measured inside at the shelf level. The tote shall retain its original size and shape when filled. A tote, when full, must allow for a straight edge to clear without hinderance when swiped over the top of the tote.
13-188 C.M.R. ch. 26, § 40