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12 M.R.S. § 6001 Definitions
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For the purposes of this Part, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning is required by the context. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 1. Aquaculture. "Aquaculture" means the culture or husbandry of marine organisms by any person. 1-A. Alewives.…
12 M.R.S. § 6002 Rules of construction
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The following rules of construction apply to this Part, unless a different construction is plainly required by the context. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).] 1. Reference to marine organisms. Reference to the taking or possession of any marine organism includes the taking and possessi…
12 M.R.S. § 6003 Coordination of fisheries management
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The Commissioner of Marine Resources, in consultation with the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, may regulate the taking of freshwater fish species in coastal waters. Rules shall be promulgated in accordance with section 6171. Whenever a bag limit on freshwater fish …
12 M.R.S. § 6005 Labeling shellfish
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A person who is authorized to hold or possess shellfish under chapter 623 may not label shellfish sold alive using the words "product of Maine" or any other similar words or terms that misleadingly suggest the shellfish was taken from the waters of this State unless the shellfish…