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Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 12511. Permit to introduce fish or fish eggs into private pond

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Permit required. Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish eggs into a private pond without a valid permit issued under this section.

1-A. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1704, the fine may not be less than $1,000 or more than $10,000.

1-B. Restitution. In the case of a person who violates subsection 1, the court shall:

A. Order that person to pay the department an amount equal to the cost of labor, equipment, chemicals and all other related expenses directly associated with mitigating or reclaiming waters affected as a result of the violation; and

B. Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon making full payment as ordered by the court under paragraph A, proof of that payment.

2. Issuance. The commissioner may issue a written permit to introduce fish or fish eggs into a private pond.

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