Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 12, § 6743 (2025) – Closed areas

1. Mahogany quahogs from closed areas A person may not:
1. A. Fish for or take mahogany quahogs from an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or
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2. B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mahogany quahogs taken from an area closed pursuant to section 6172.
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2. Washing or holding in closed areas A person may not:
1. A. Wash, hold or keep mahogany quahogs in an area closed pursuant to section 6172; or
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2. B. Possess, ship, transport or sell mahogany quahogs washed, held or kept in an area closed pursuant to section 6172.
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3. Exception This section does not apply to the taking of mahogany quahogs under the authority of section 6856.
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PL 1981, c. 297, §4 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 452, §F21 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 452, §X2 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 520, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 691, Pt. F, §1 (AMD).