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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Prohibition. A person may not discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a state-owned boat launching ramp that is posted in accordance with subsection 2.
2. Posting. An agency of the State having jurisdiction over a state-owned boat launching ramp may post notice, in a prominent location at the boat launching ramp, that the discharge of a firearm is prohibited within 300 feet of the boat launching ramp.
3. Exception. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer in the performance of the law enforcement officer's official duties.
4. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 11209-A. Discharge of firearm within 300 feet of state-owned boat launching ramp - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-11209-a/
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