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Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 12659-A. Ice fishing regulations

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

1. Five-line limit. Unless otherwise provided by rule, a person licensed to fish may not fish through the ice with more than 5 lines set or otherwise.

A., B. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 397, § E-9, eff. June 17, 2005.

C. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

D. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

2. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 397, § E-10, eff. June 17, 2005.

3. Unattended lines. Except as provided in subsection 4, a person licensed to fish shall have all lines under that person's immediate supervision.

A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

4. Checking cusk lines. A person fishing through the ice for cusk in the nighttime shall visit at least once every hour all lines set by that person for cusk.

A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

5. Repealed. Laws 2005, c. 477, § 20, eff. March 8, 2006.

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