Maine Code § 12-12053

Unlawful use of licensed dog training area
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1. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area. The following provisions apply to licensed dog
training areas.
A. A person may not hunt on a licensed dog training area licensed under section 12052 except that
the owner of the land being used as a licensed dog training area may hunt wild animals and wild
birds on the training area to the extent permitted by this Part. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW);
PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. A person may not do any of the following on a dog training area licensed and posted in
accordance with section 12052 except as provided in section 12052:
(1) Train a dog;
(2) Hold a field trial;
(3) Enter the area accompanied by a dog; or
(4) Permit a dog of which that person is the owner or trainer to enter the area. [PL 2003, c.
414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §196 (RP); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B,
§422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §196 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422
(AFF).]
2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
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, §197 (NEW); PL 2003, c.
655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
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, §197 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §197 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

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