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attached to a tree on the land of another person,
unless:

 
(a)__That person has obtained verbal or written
authorization to erect and use a tree ladder or
stand from the landowner or the landowner's
representative; and

 
(b)__The tree ladder or stand is plainly labeled
with a 2-inch by 4-inch tag identifying the name
and address of the person or persons authorized by
the landowner to use the tree stand or ladder.

 
This subparagraph does not apply to a portable tree
ladder or stand that is located on land within the
jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Regulation
Commission and attended by the person who owns the
ladder or stand.

 
A person may not possess any wild animal or wild bird taken by
hunting or trapping in violation of this subsection, except as
otherwise provided in this Part.

 
§10653.__Nonfeasance

 
A person may not fail to perform any act, duty or obligation
enjoined upon that person by this Part.

 
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime.

 
§10654.__Harassment of hunters, trappers and anglers

 
1.__Interference with taking.__A person may not intentionally
or knowingly:

 
A.__Interfere with the lawful hunting, fishing or trapping
of a wild animal, wild bird or fish; or

 
B.__Disturb or attempt to disturb a wild animal, wild bird
or fish with the intent to interfere with the hunting,
fishing or trapping of them.

 
2.__Penalty.__A person who violates subsection 1 commits a
civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor
more than $500 may be adjudged.

 
3.__Injunctions.__The District Court or Superior Court may
enjoin conduct that would be in violation of this section upon
petition by a person affected or who reasonably may be affected
by the conduct, upon a showing that the conduct is threatened or


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