Sec. B-202. 12 MRSA §12153, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

§12153.__Violation of rules regarding wild animals in captivity

The following penalties apply to the violation of rules regarding wild animals in captivity.

1.__Civil.__A person who violates a rule regarding wild animals in captivity commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

2.__Criminal.__A person who violates a rule regarding wild animals in captivity after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.

Sec. B-203. 12 MRSA §12154, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is amended to read:

Notwithstanding section 10606 12151 as it applies to section 12152, section 10606 12151 does not apply to migratory game birds, partridge, grouse or pheasant owned by the department.

Sec. B-204. 12 MRSA §12155, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

1.__Permit required.__Except as otherwise authorized pursuant to this Part, a person may not:

A.__Introduce or import wildlife into the State; or

B.__Receive or possess wildlife introduced or imported into the State.

This subsection does not apply to a person who has a valid permit issued under this section.

Each day a person violates this subsection that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and an amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.

Sec. B-205. 12 MRSA §12157, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by Pt. D, §7, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: