Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 12512 (2025) – Permit to transport live fish

1. Permit required Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not transport within the limits of the State live fish taken in the State, other than baitfish, Atlantic salmon used in commercial aquaculture and smelts, without a valid permit issued under this section. A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17‑A, section 1704, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.
[PL 2025, c. 343, §10 (AMD).]
2. Issuance The commissioner may issue a permit to a person permitting that person to transport within the limits of the State fish taken in the State.
[PL 2025, c. 343, §10 (AMD).]

PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B257 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §23 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 343, §10 (AMD).