1. 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.

   [PL 2009, c. 561, §30 (AMD).]

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

   [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

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

   1. A. Two hundred dollars for a resident seaweed buyer's license; and

      [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

   2. B. Five hundred dollars for a nonresident seaweed buyer's license.

      [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

   [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

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

   [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

5. 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.

   [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]

PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 478, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 561, §30 (AMD).