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Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 6306. Consent to inspection; violation

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

1. Consent to inspection. Any person who signs an application for a license or aquaculture lease or receives a license or aquaculture lease under this Part has a duty to submit to inspection and search for violations related to the licensed activities by a marine patrol officer under the following conditions.

A. Watercraft or vehicles and the equipment located on watercraft or vehicles used primarily in a trade or business requiring a license or aquaculture lease under this Part may be searched or inspected at any time.

B. Any other location where activities subject to this Part are conducted may be inspected or searched during the hours when those activities occur.

C. A location specified in paragraph B may be inspected at any time if a marine patrol officer has a reasonable suspicion of a violation of this Part.

D. No residential dwelling may be searched without a search warrant unless otherwise allowed by law.

2. Seizure of evidence. Any person who signs an application for a license or aquaculture lease or receives a license or aquaculture lease under this Part has a duty to permit seizure of evidence of a violation of marine resources laws found during an inspection or search.

3. Refusal. Refusal to permit inspection or seizure is a basis for suspension of any or all licenses under this chapter or revocation of aquaculture leases.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 6306. Consent to inspection; violation - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-6306/

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