§6433-B. Runners
1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the term "runner" means a device on the bottom of a lobster trap that prevents damage to lobster claws and allows the trap to be pulled smoothly out of the water.
[PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
2.
Device to prevent damage to lobster claws.
A lobster trap must have a device attached to the trap that is designed to prevent damage to lobster claws.
A.
If stick runners are used:
(1)
The runners may be made out of any material;
(2)
The runners must be at least 1/4 inch thick; and
(3)
A minimum of two runners must be attached to the lobster trap and the runners must be placed on opposite sides of the bottom of the lobster trap.
[PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
B.
If a 2nd layer of material is used in lieu of stick runners, it must be layered in a manner that creates a mesh size smaller than the base trap mesh when attached to the bottom of the trap.
[PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
C.
If a device other than a device identified in paragraph A or B is used, the device must be designed to minimize damage to lobster claws and must be approved by the commissioner.
[PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2001, c. 205, §1 (NEW).