SUBCHAPTER 4

GENERAL FISHING PROVISIONS

§12601.__Rule violations; open-water fishing or ice fishing

Notwithstanding section 10602, a person who violates a rule regulating open-water fishing or ice fishing, except a rule implementing a statute the violation of which is a Class E crime, commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 not more than $500 may be adjudged.

§12602. Violation of number, amount, weight or size limits

A person may not:

1.__Fish in violation of certain rules.__Fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner; or

2.__Possess fish in violation of certain rules.__Possess fish in violation of the number, amount, weight or size limits established by rules adopted by the commissioner.

A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.__ The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.

§12603. Failure to observe Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission

rules and regulations

1.__Prohibition.__A person may not fish in any pond or in that portion of any river or stream subject to the authority of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission created by Title 30, Part 4 in violation of the rules or regulations of the commission.

2.__Penalty.__A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

§12604. Closed season violation

1.__Prohibition.__A person may not fish for any fish during the closed season or possess any fish taken during the closed season on that fish.