12 §6173-B. Special licenses; mandatory quality control program; shellfish sanitation and depuration certificates; confidentiality of proprietary information
§6173-B. Special licenses; mandatory quality control program; shellfish sanitation and depuration certificates; confidentiality of proprietary information Except as provided in subsections 1 and 2, information obtained by the department under this section is a public record as provided by Title 1, chapter 13, subchapter 1. [PL 2013, c. 512, §3 (NEW).] 1. Confidential information. […]
12 §6174. Rules as law; proof of rules; penalty
§6174. Rules as law; proof of rules; penalty 1. Rules as law. All rules adopted by the commissioner have the force of law. [PL 2003, c. 248, §3 (AMD).] 2. Proof of rules. A certified copy of a rule is admissible in court to prove the rule and is prima facie evidence that the […]
12 §6175. Alternative bait
§6175. Alternative bait The commissioner may adopt rules to regulate the use of alternative bait in marine fisheries. For the purposes of this section, “alternative bait” means any bait that does not naturally originate from the ocean. Rules adopted pursuant to this section must be adopted in accordance with the procedures in subchapter 2 and […]
12 §6176. Commercial fishing safety
§6176. Commercial fishing safety The commissioner may adopt commercial fishing safety rules recommended by the Commercial Fishing Safety Council. Rules authorized by this section must be adopted and amended in accordance with the procedures outlined in subchapter 2 and are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A. [PL 2005, […]
12 §6191. Rulemaking
§6191. Rulemaking 1. Procedures. In adopting or amending any rule, the commissioner shall use the procedures required for rulemaking under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and the additional requirements of this subchapter. [PL 2011, c. 527, §3 (AMD).] 2. Other requirements. A. A public hearing may be held but is not required unless […]