A person or an organization may not conduct a bass tournament or fishing derby for freshwater species in the coastal waters of the State without a permit issued by Inland Fisheries and Wildlife as outlined in 12 M.R.S. §12505. Approved permits for Maine Coastal Waters will be provided by the license holder to the Maine Marine Patrol Division Office holding jurisdiction over the tournament/derby location.
13- 188 C.M.R. ch. 37, § 09