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12 §6140. Atlantic salmon license

§6140. Atlantic salmon license 1.  License required.  Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not fish for Atlantic salmon from any state waters without a current Atlantic salmon license.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §7 (NEW).] 2.  Licensed activity.  The holder of an Atlantic salmon license may fish for Atlantic […]

12 §6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season

§6140-A. Atlantic salmon; method of fishing; season Unless more restrictive rules are adopted by the department, the following restrictions apply to methods of fishing and the season for Atlantic salmon.   [PL 2019, c. 225, §5 (AMD).] 1.  Catch and release only.  All fishing for Atlantic salmon is catch and release, except for Atlantic salmon […]

12 §6140-B. Unlawful fishing, possession or sale of Atlantic salmon

§6140-B. Unlawful fishing, possession or sale of Atlantic salmon 1.  Prohibition.  A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon in violation of the provisions of this Part.   [PL 2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9 (NEW).] 2.  Possession of parts prohibited.  A person may not possess any part of an Atlantic salmon taken from the […]

12 §6111. Definitions

§6111. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW).] 1.  Surimi.  “Surimi” means an intermediate manufactured seafood product derived from minced fish meat, washed to remove water-soluble protein, blood or other undesirable components and mixed with additives, containing sugars […]

12 §6112. Labeling of food products containing surimi

§6112. Labeling of food products containing surimi A food product may not be sold in this State consisting of or containing surimi unless the packaging containing the food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled or, if there is no packaging, unless a sign is conspicuously displayed, indicating that the product is “imitation lobster,” “imitation crab,” […]

12 §6113. Serving food containing surimi

§6113. Serving food containing surimi No food containing surimi or a surimi product may be served in any eating establishment in the State whether for consumption on or off the premises, unless on the menu and all notices advertising the food it is clearly and conspicuously labeled as “imitation lobster,” “imitation crab,” “imitation” followed by […]

12 §6114. Violation; enforcement

§6114. Violation; enforcement 1.  Forfeiture.  A violation of this subchapter is a civil violation for which a forfeiture not to exceed $100 may be adjudged.   [PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B, §13 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 254 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 421, §B13 (AMD). […]

12 §6121. Fishways in existing dams or artificial obstructions

§6121. Fishways in existing dams or artificial obstructions 1.  Commissioner’s authority.  In order to conserve, develop or restore anadromous fish resources, the commissioner and the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife may require a fishway to be erected, maintained, repaired or altered by the owners, lessors or other persons in control of any dam or […]