Chapter 623: SHELLFISH, SCALLOPS, WORMS AND MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
Subchapter 1: SHELLFISH
Article 2: LIMITS ON FISHING
§6626. Scallop conservation areas
Notwithstanding section 6174, subsection 3, a person who violates a rule adopted pursuant to section 6171 regarding a scallop
conservation area commits a civil violation for which the penalties under this section apply. [2009, c. 72, §2 (NEW).]
1.First offense. For the first offense, a fine of $1,000 is imposed and all scallops on board may be seized.
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2009, c. 72, §2 (NEW)
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2.Second or subsequent offense. For a 2nd or subsequent offense, a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000 is imposed, all scallops on board may be seized and
the commissioner shall suspend the license authorizing the activity in which the person was engaged at the time of violation.
The court may not suspend a fine imposed under this paragraph. The license suspension must be for one year from the date
of adjudication.
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2009, c. 72, §2 (NEW)
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SECTION HISTORY
2009, c. 72, §2 (NEW).
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