§6725. Possession of illegal scallops
1.
Prohibition.
A person may not possess, ship, transport, buy or sell scallops taken in violation of this subchapter.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).]
2.
Violations.
Notwithstanding section 6174, subsection 3, a person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which the following penalties apply:
A.
For the first offense, a mandatory fine of $500 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized;
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).]
B.
For the 2nd offense, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized; and
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).]
C.
For the 3rd and subsequent offenses, a mandatory fine of $750 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized. The penalty imposed pursuant to this paragraph is in addition to the penalty imposed under section 6728‑B.
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).]
[PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 557, §6 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 607, Pt. B, §7 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. I, §7 (RPR).