‘Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §6424  is enacted to read:

§ 6424.  Transfer of commercial lobster and crab fishing license

A person who holds a valid Class I, Class II or Class III lobster and crab fishing license may transfer the license to that person's child, as long as that child has completed the apprentice program under section 6422 or section 6475 and the license holder and the transferee notify the department in writing of the transfer and that person is not otherwise ineligible to hold the license. A person may not sell or accept any form of service or remuneration for the transfer of a license under this section. By January 30, 2012, the department shall review the transfer of licenses and shall issue a written report that includes its findings and recommendations for the transfer of licenses under this section. That report must be forwarded to the commissioner and to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over marine resources matters and recommend whether or not to continue allowing transfers under this section.

This section is repealed October 1, 2012.’