Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 543, §40, is amended to read:

12. Illegal possession of a gift bear. A person is guilty, except as provided in subsection 15, paragraph D section 7531, and notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 13, of illegal possession of a gift bear if he that person possesses any part or parts of a bear given to him that person and:

A. Each part is not plainly labeled with the name and address of the person who registered the bear;

B. Each part is not plainly labeled with the name and address of the person to whom it was given; or

C. Each part is not plainly labeled with the name and address of the party transporting the part or parts, if a 3rd party transports a part or parts.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§13, as amended by PL 1995, c. 455, §28, is further amended to read:

13. Illegally transporting bear. A person is guilty, except as otherwise provided in chapters 701 to 721 and except as provided in subsection 15, paragraph E section 7531, of illegally transporting bear if, at any time and in any manner, that person moves or transports any bear, and:

A. The bear is not open to view;

B. A bear tag that conforms to the requirements of section 7451, subsection 4 is not securely attached to the bear; or

C. The person who killed the bear does not accompany the bear while it is being moved or transported.

Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§14, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 543, §40, is amended to read:

14. Transporting bear out-of-state. A person is guilty, except as provided in subsection 15, paragraphs F and G section 7531, of transporting bear out of this State if he that person transports or attempts to transport any bear beyond the limits of this State.

Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§15, ¶D, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 543, §40, is repealed.