A. [PL 2025, c. 132, §7 (RP).]

B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to a fishing line and intended to sink the line and does not include artificial lures, ice‑fishing sounders, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads.   [PL 2025, c. 132, §7 (AMD).]

C. [PL 2025, c. 132, §7 (RP).]

D. "Lead jig" means a hook with a lead weight molded to it, regardless of whether it is painted, coated or covered by some other substance or by attached skirts. "Lead jig" does not include a fishing-related lead item, including, but not limited to, a lead core line, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs or flies.   [PL 2025, c. 132, §7 (NEW).]

A. A person may not:  

A-1. A person may not use a lead sinker or unpainted lead jig that:  

B. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]

C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]