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PUBLIC LAWS OF MAINE
First Regular Session of the 119th

CHAPTER 94

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:

§6722. Closed areas

     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:

     Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6727, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1997, c. 281, §1, is repealed.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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