12 §6971. Commissioner’s authority over marine endangered and threatened species
§6971. Commissioner’s authority over marine endangered and threatened species In accordance with section 12801, the commissioner has authority as provided in this chapter to carry out the purpose of that section with regard to marine species. [PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).
12 §6972. Commissioner’s programs
§6972. Commissioner’s programs The commissioner may establish such programs as are necessary for the protection of marine species listed pursuant to this chapter in order to achieve compliance with the United States Endangered Species Act of 1973, Public Law 93-205, as amended. [PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 573, […]
12 §6973. Designation of marine species as state endangered or state threatened
§6973. Designation of marine species as state endangered or state threatened 1. Commissioner’s authority. The commissioner may recommend a marine species found in the State for designation as a state endangered or state threatened marine species if that species is listed as an endangered or threatened species by the United States Secretary of the Interior, […]
12 §6974. Legislative authority
§6974. Legislative authority The Legislature has sole authority to designate a marine species as a state endangered or state threatened species or to remove a species or change the designation of a species listed in section 6975. [PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).
12 §6975. List of state endangered and state threatened marine species
§6975. List of state endangered and state threatened marine species The list of state endangered or state threatened marine species by common name, scientific name and status is as follows: [PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).] 1. Right whale. Right whale, Eubalaena glacialis, endangered; [PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW).] 2. Humpback whale. […]
12 §6976. Cooperative agreements
§6976. Cooperative agreements The commissioner may enter into agreements with federal agencies, other states, state agencies, political subdivisions of this State or private persons for the establishment and maintenance of programs for the conservation of state endangered or state threatened marine species and may receive all federal funds allocated for obligations to the State pursuant […]
12 §6977. Annual report (REPEALED)
§6977. Annual report (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 573, §1 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 598, §48 (RP).
12 §6978. Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund
§6978. Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund The Endangered or Threatened Marine Species Fund, referred to in this section as “the fund,” is established within the department. [PL 2007, c. 25, §1 (NEW).] 1. Sources. The commissioner may receive donations and funding from any source on behalf of the fund. [PL 2007, c. […]
12 §6957. Fishing near floating equipment
§6957. Fishing near floating equipment 1. Prohibition. A person may not operate a vessel using drags, otter trawls, pair trawls, beam trawls, scottish seines or midwater trawls to fish for or take finfish, shellfish, sea urchins or any other marine organisms within 300 feet of any suspended culture floating cages, tray racks or other floating […]
12 §6861-A. Permitted and prohibited activities for crayfish dealers
§6861-A. Permitted and prohibited activities for crayfish dealers 1. Meat. Crayfish meat is subject to the following prohibitions. A. A person may not possess crayfish meat removed from the shell except as follows: (1) For immediate personal consumption; (2) For the purpose of serving the meat immediately to a customer; (3) […]