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MaineLD 1176132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Provide for the Sustainable Management of Marine Resources and Create a Noncommercial Northern Shrimp License

Sponsored By: Holly Eaton (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

FISHFISH - FISHERIES

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Limits and vessel rules for shrimpers

When the total allowable catch is under 2,000 metric tons, the Commissioner can limit commercial northern shrimp licenses by rule. The Commissioner consults the industry first and reports to lawmakers by January 15 after any year limits were set. Commercial applicants must name the vessel on the application. You cannot change vessels during the license year unless you sell and replace it, it is under repair for at least one month, or it is lost or destroyed.

New fishery endorsements with no fee

The law expands emerging fishery rules to cover species taken under pelagic and anadromous commercial licenses. With the advice and consent of the Marine Resources Advisory Council, the Commissioner can require endorsements when a species or habitat is under pressure or a new species is establishing in Maine waters. You must hold the endorsement on your commercial license to harvest, possess, transport, or sell that species; personal use does not need an endorsement. The Commissioner must keep fisheries from growing too fast. There is no fee for these endorsements.

Noncommercial shrimp license for residents

Maine residents can get a noncommercial northern shrimp license. It lets you catch, possess, ship, and transport your own shrimp. You cannot sell shrimp under this license. The fee is $20 per license. The state deposits these fees into the Shrimp Management Fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Holly Eaton

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 244

    6/10/2025

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    6/3/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/3/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCEUnder suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED, in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    6/2/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES in concurrence

    3/20/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Marine Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/20/2025House

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