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A.__Order that person to pay to the owner of the approved
aquaculture gear that was cut or damaged an amount equal to
twice the replacement value of the gear that was damaged or
lost as a result of the cutting or damaging action; and

 
B.__Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon
making full payments as ordered by the court, proof of that
payment.

 
Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §6072-A, sub-§23 is enacted to read:

 
23.__Restitution.__A person who cuts any lines or marker buoys
or intentionally damages approved aquaculture gear commits a
civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each
violation may be adjudged.__In addition, the court shall:

 
A.__Order that person to pay to the owner of the approved
aquaculture gear that was cut or damaged an amount equal to
twice the replacement value of the gear that was damaged or
lost as a result of the cutting or damaging action; and

 
B.__Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon
making full payments as ordered by the court, proof of that
payment.

 
Sec. 5. 12 MRSA §6072-C, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 421, Pt. B,
§12 and affected by Pt. C, §1, is amended to read:

 
9. Violation; restitution. A person who violates this
section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture fine of
not less than $100 nor more than $500 for each violation may be
adjudged. If a person violates subsection 7 by cutting any lines
or marker buoys or intentionally damaging approved aquaculture
gear, the court shall also:

 
A. Order that person to pay to the owner of the approved
aquaculture gear that was cut or damaged an amount equal to
twice the replacement value of the gear that was damaged or
lost as a result of the cutting or damaging action; and

 
B. Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon
making full payment as ordered by the court, proof of that
payment.

 
Sec. 6. 12 MRSA §6073-A, as amended by PL 1999, c. 575, §1, is
further amended to read:

 
§6073-A. Season and minimum size exemption; aquaculture


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