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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Violation of marine resources laws. Notwithstanding specific penalties authorized under this Part, the commissioner may suspend any licenses or certificates issued under this Part if a person is convicted or adjudicated in court of violating any section of the marine resources laws.
2. Length of suspension. The suspension of a license or certificate may not exceed:
A. One year from the date of the first conviction or adjudication;
B. Two years from the date of the 2nd conviction or adjudication; and
C. Three years from the date of the 3rd or subsequent conviction or adjudication.
3. Applicable standards. Any conviction or adjudication occurring more than 7 years before the last conviction or adjudication may not be counted in determining lengths of suspension.
4. Revocation following 6 or more violations. The commissioner may permanently revoke any licenses or certificates of a license holder or certificate holder following the conviction or adjudication of the license holder or certificate holder for a 6th or subsequent violation of marine resources laws.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 6401. Suspension or revocation based on conviction or adjudication - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-12-conservation/me-rev-st-tit-12-sect-6401/
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