| Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6722, as amended by PL 1983, c. 685, is further | amended to read: |
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| | Unless modified by regulation adopted under section 6171-A, it | It is unlawful to fish for or take scallops in the coastal waters | from April 16th to October 31st, both days inclusive. |
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| | Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6722-A is enacted to read: |
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| §6722-A.__Uniform openings |
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| | Notwithstanding section 6171-A, the commissioner may not by | rule adjust the open scallop season. |
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| | This bill provides for a uniform open season for scallops | along the entire coast of Maine. |
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