Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 11157. Migratory waterfowl permit

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not hunt migratory waterfowl unless that person has a valid permit issued pursuant to this section. Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.

2. Issuance of permit. The commissioner or the commissioner's authorized agent shall issue a migratory waterfowl hunting permit to an applicant 16 years of age or older permitting the applicant to hunt or possess migratory waterfowl. A person under 16 years of age may, without a permit, hunt or possess migratory waterfowl in accordance with this Part.

3. Fee. The fee for a migratory waterfowl hunting permit is $7.50, 25¢ of which must be retained by the agent.

4. Expiration date. Migratory waterfowl hunting permits expire on December 31st of the year issued.