Me. Stat. tit. 12 § 12654

Current through 131st (2023-2024) Legislature Chapter 634

Section 12654 - Unlawful angling or fishing

1.Prohibition. A person may not angle or fish other than by the use of the single baited hook and line, artificial flies, artificial lures and spinners, except that a person may take smelts in accordance with rules adopted with regard to the taking of smelts.

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

2.Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.

[2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]

12 M.R.S. § 12654

2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW) . 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF) . 2003, c. 614, § 9 (AFF) .