A.__Has successfully completed a lobster and crab fishing written examination as provided in section 6423; or

B.__Held a Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license and has landed lobster under that license.

II.

An individual who successfully completes the examination under paragraph A is not required to repeat that examination to renew a marine harvesting demonstration license.

8.__Fee.__The fee for a marine harvesting demonstration license is $25.

9.__Rules.__The commissioner may adopt rules to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A.

10.__Application of laws.__Except as provided in this section, licenses issued under this section are subject to applicable laws under this Part.

11.__Violation.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Sec. 2. Report on marine harvesting demonstration licenses. The Commissioner of Marine Resources shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters on the implementation and effectiveness of marine harvesting demonstration licenses issued under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 12, section 6810-A no later than January 1, 2006.

Sec. 3. Effective date. This Act takes effect January 1, 2004.