Unlawful use of bait

12 M.R.S. § 12655, under Chapter 923.

12 M.R.S. § 12655

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).]

2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.