Maine Code § 12-12655

Unlawful use of bait
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1. Prohibition. During times when fishing is limited by rule to the use of artificial lures only, a
person may not use:
A. Live bait; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Dead bait; or [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Chemically preserved natural or organic bait. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL
2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §278 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]

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