D-1. Notwithstanding subsection 13, paragraph A, that provision does not apply to bear legally registered in accordance with this subchapter; and

Sec. 6. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§15, ¶E, as amended by PL 1981, c. 644, §21, is repealed.

Sec. 7. 12 MRSA §7452, sub-§15, ¶F, as amended by PL 1981, c. 644, §22, is repealed.

Sec. 8. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§11, as amended by PL 1995, c. 455, §33, is further amended to read:

11. Illegally transporting deer. A person is guilty, except as otherwise provided in chapters 701 to 721 and except as provided in subsection 15, paragraphs C-1, and C-2 and D section 7531, of illegally transporting deer if that person, at any time and in any manner, moves or transports any deer and:

A. The deer is not open to view;

B. A deer tag bearing the name and address of the person who killed the deer that conforms to the requirements of section 7457, subsection 3 is not securely attached to the deer; or

C. The person who killed the deer does not accompany the deer while it is being moved or transported or allows the deer to be transported while accompanied by another person without obtaining the transportation permit required under section 7531.

Sec. 9. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§12, as enacted by PL 1979, c. 420, §1, is amended to read:

12. Transporting deer out of state. A person is guilty, except as provided in subsection 15, paragraphs E and F section 7531, of transporting deer out of this State if he that person transports or attempts to transport any deer beyond the limits of this State.

Sec. 10. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§15, ¶D, as amended by PL 1981, c. 644, §25, is repealed.

Sec. 11. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§15, ¶E, as amended by PL 1981, c. 644, §26, is repealed.