Sec. B-257. 12 MRSA §§12511 and 12512, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, are repealed and the following enacted in their place:

§12511.__Permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into

private pond

1.__Permit required.__Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond without a valid permit issued under this section.__ A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.

2.__Issuance. The commissioner may issue a written permit to introduce fish or fish spawn into a private pond.

§12512.__Permit to transport live fish for breeding

and advertising

1.__Permit required.__Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not take and transport within the limits of the State fish taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes without a valid permit issued under this section.__A person who violates this subsection commits a Class E crime, except that, notwithstanding Title 17-A, section 1301, the fine may not be less than $1,000 nor more than $10,000.

2. Issuance.__The commissioner may issue a permit to a person permitting that person to take and transport within the limits of the State fish taken in the State for breeding or advertising purposes.

Sec. B-258. 12 MRSA §12551, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed.

Sec. B-259. 12 MRSA §12551-A is enacted to read:

§12551-A. Dealing in live smelts and baitfish

1.__Definition.__For purposes of this section, "business facility" means a fixed place of business and does not include a motor vehicle or trailer.__Live smelts or baitfish that are held in or on a motor vehicle or trailer by a person licensed under