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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Prohibition. Except as provided in section 12307, a person may not possess any of the following animals if that animal has not been legally registered as provided in this chapter or rules adopted under section 12301-B, unless that animal is possessed in accordance with chapter 921: 1
A. Bear;
B. Deer;
C. Moose; or
D. Wild turkey.
2. Repealed. Laws 2003, c. 655, § B-235, eff. Aug. 31, 2004.
3. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 12306. Possessing unregistered bear, deer, moose or wild turkey - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-12306/
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