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MaineLD 1478132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Baitfish Wholesaler's Licenses

Sponsored By: Tiffany Strout (Republican)

Became Law

FISHFISH - SMELTS

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Eel harvest allowed under wholesaler license

If you hold a baitfish wholesaler license, you may take eels under that license. The law adds eels to the list of species you can take. The amendment text here does not set dates or limits.

New ice-hole marking rule for wholesalers

Licensed baitfish wholesalers who take live baitfish for resale using drop nets through the ice must mark every hole. Use evergreen boughs around the hole or fluorescent biodegradable tape. The tape must hang at least 3 feet above the ice and circle the hole so it is visible from all sides. Expect small time and material costs to comply.

Deletes one baitfish wholesaler clause

The law deletes subparagraph (5) from the baitfish wholesaler rules in 12 MRSA §12551-A, sub-§6, ¶B. How this change affects your license depends on what that removed clause said, which is not shown here.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Tiffany Strout

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Dean Cray

    Republican • House

  • James Thorne

    Republican • House

  • James White

    Republican • House

  • Marianne Moore

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael Soboleski

    Republican • House

  • William Bridgeo

    Democratic • House

  • William Tuell

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 248

    5/1/2026

  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 ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-395) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-395), 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 as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-395).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    6/2/2025House

  6. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE in concurrence

    4/8/2025Senate

  7. Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/3/2025House

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