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 §6192. Emergency rulemaking
§6192. Emergency rulemaking 1. Procedures. In an emergency adoption of a rule or amendment to a rule, the commissioner may modify the procedures required under the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and section 6191 in the following manner. A. In an emergency adoption of a rule or amendment to a rule relating to the public […]
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 §6193. Exemption from requirement to supply copies (REPEALED)
§6193. Exemption from requirement to supply copies (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 790, §A11 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 527, §8 (RP).
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 §6194. Shellfish area closure status notification (REPEALED)
§6194. Shellfish area closure status notification (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 692, §2 (NEW). PL 2011, c. 527, §9 (RP).
12 §6141. Lobster research program
§6141. Lobster research program The commissioner shall establish a program of lobster research within the Bureau of Resource Management. The purpose of this program is to develop reliable scientific information for use in management decisions. [PL 1995, c. 665, Pt. M, §1 (AMD).] 1. Research. The lobster research program shall include investigation of lobster […]
12 §6171. Conservation and propagation of marine organisms
§6171. Conservation and propagation of marine organisms 1. Commissioner’s powers. The commissioner may investigate conditions affecting marine resources and, with the advice and consent of the advisory council, may adopt or amend such rules as the commissioner considers necessary to promote the conservation and propagation of marine organisms. [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, […]
12 §6171-A. Protection of public health and safety and prevention of gear conflicts
§6171-A. Protection of public health and safety and prevention of gear conflicts 1. Commissioner’s powers. The commissioner may investigate conditions affecting public safety, public health or property and conflicts among harvesters of marine organisms. The commissioner, with the advice and consent of the Marine Resources Advisory Council, may adopt or amend such rules as the […]
12 §6171-B. Sustainable development of emerging fisheries
§6171-B. Sustainable development of emerging fisheries 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Emerging fishery” means the commercial fishing for any marine organism, except herring and groundfish species, that requires a commercial fishing license issued under section 6501. [PL 2003, […]