H.P. 651 - L.D. 901
An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding the Scallop Fishing Season and Scallop Fishing Gear Requirements
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6722, as amended by PL 1983, c. 685, is further amended to read:
Unless modified by regulation adopted under section 6171-A, it is unlawful to fish for or take scallops in the coastal waters from April 16th to October 31st November 30th, both days inclusive.
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6726, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 281, §1, is amended to read:
1. Minimum size. It is unlawful to utilize a drag to fish for or take scallops in the coastal waters with rings that measure less than:
A. From November 1, 1997 to April 15, 1999, 3 inches in diameter;
B. From November December 1, 1999 to April 15, 2001 2000, 3 1/4 inches in diameter; and
C. On November December 1, 2001 2000 and thereafter, 3 1/2 inches in diameter.
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6727, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 281, §1, is repealed.
Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §6727, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 281, §1, is amended to read:
2. Open season. It is unlawful from December 1st to April 15th for a person to possess on any vessel fishing for scallops in the coastal waters, or to utilize when fishing for or taking scallops in the coastal waters, a drag or any combination of drags that measures in excess of 10 feet, 6 inches across from one extreme outside edge of the mouth of the drag or combination of drags to the opposite extreme outside edge.
Effective September 18, 1999, unless otherwise indicated.
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