CHAPTER 123
H.P. 490 - L.D. 630
Emergency preamble. Whereas, Acts of the Legislature do not become effective until 90 days after adjournment unless enacted as emergencies; and
Whereas, this legislation clarifies certain limitations involving lobster fishing; and
Whereas, this legislation needs to be enacted in a timely manner due to the upcoming lobster harvesting season; and
Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6440, as amended by PL 1999, c. 790, Pt. E, §1, is further amended to read:
It is unlawful to raise, or haul or transfer any lobster trap:
1. Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive; and
2. Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise, or haul or transfer traps during this period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any coastal waters of the State.
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.
Effective May 9, 2001.
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