Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 11603 (2025) – Unlawful firearms for hunting moose

1. Prohibition A person may not use a .17 or .22 caliber rimfire firearm or a shotgun using shot loads to hunt moose.
[PL 2013, c. 236, §4 (AMD).]
1-A. Hunting moose with a crossbow; 70 years of age or older
[PL 2013, c. 236, §5 (RP).]
2. Penalties The following penalties apply to violations of subsection 1.
1. A. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
  [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2. B. A person who violates subsection 1 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.
  [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §177 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B177 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 477, §13 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 61, §5 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 236, §§4, 5 (AMD).