Maine Revised Statutes Title 12. Conservation § 6803-A. Seaweed buyer's license

1. License required. A seaweed buyer's license is required for a person who purchases more than 10 wet tons or an equivalent number of dry tons annually directly from seaweed harvesters holding a permit under section 6803. A person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current seaweed buyer's license.

2. Licensed activity. The holder of a seaweed buyer's license may buy, possess, ship, transport or sell seaweed.

3. Fees. The fee for a seaweed buyer's license is:

4. Disposition of fees. Fees collected under this section accrue to the Seaweed Management Fund established in section 6806.

5. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.