Maine Code § 12-6554

Pacific salmon; method of taking; limits
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1. Minimum length. A person may not take or possess Pacific salmon which are less than 14
inches in length.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]
2. Method of taking. A person may not fish for or take Pacific salmon from the coastal waters by
any means other than hook and line with a single hook.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]
3. Limits. A person may not take more than 2 Pacific salmon in any one day.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]
4. Exception for aquaculture. A person lawfully engaged in the aquaculture of Pacific salmon
is exempt from this section if that person holds a special license, if required, under section 6074.
[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (AMD); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]
5. Recommendations; commissioner. Nothing in this chapter may prohibit the commissioner
from recommending to the Legislature changes in the limit on Pacific salmon that may be taken by
hook and line with a single hook.
[PL 1983, c. 662, §5 (NEW).]
6. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of
not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

[PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. B, §7 (NEW); PL 1999, c. 771, Pt. D, §§1,2 (AFF).]

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