(2) Both ends of the gill net must be marked with buoys that are clearly visible from a distance of 300 feet and that identify the state or federal agency responsible for setting the net.

(3) The results of each netting must be forwarded on a weekly basis to the department, and the records of the results must be available for public inspection at the department.

B. The following penalties apply to violations of paragraph A.

(1) A person who violates paragraph A commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

(2) A person who violates paragraph A 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. 15. 12 MRSA §12955, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 and affected by c. 614, §9, is amended to read:

3. Expiration. All licenses issued under this section are valid for a period commencing September August 1st and ending December 31st of the year in which the license is issued.

Sec. 16. 12 MRSA §13058, sub-§1, as affected by PL 2003, c. 614, §9; amended by c. 627, §1 and c. 655, Pt. B, §362 and affected by §422, is repealed and the following enacted in its place:

1.__Prohibition.__A person may not place or operate a motorboat or personal watercraft on the inland waters of the State unless a valid lake and river protection sticker issued annually under subsection 3 is permanently affixed to each side of the bow above the water line and approximately 3 inches behind the validation sticker required under section 13056.__This sticker is nontransferable.

Sec. 17. 12 MRSA §13157, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §413 and affected by §422 and amended by c. 695, Pt. B, §§15 to 23 and affected by Pt. C, §1, is repealed.