Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6053 is enacted to read:

§6053.__General penalty

A violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil violation, unless another penalty has been expressly provided.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6072, sub-§12-B is enacted to read:

12-B.__Extension of lease.__If a person who holds a lease pursuant to this section submits a completed renewal application pursuant to subsection 12 for that lease area before the expiration of that lease, the lease remains in effect until the commissioner makes a decision pursuant to subsection 12.

Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6072, sub-§17 is enacted to read:

17.__Restitution.__A person who cuts any lines or marker buoys or intentionally damages approved aquaculture gear commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each violation may be adjudged.__In addition, the court shall:

A.__Order that person to pay to the owner of the approved aquaculture gear that was cut or damaged an amount equal to twice the replacement value of the gear that was damaged or lost as a result of the cutting or damaging action; and

B.__Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon making full payments as ordered by the court, proof of that payment.

Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §6072-A, sub-§23 is enacted to read:

23.__Restitution.__A person who cuts any lines or marker buoys or intentionally damages approved aquaculture gear commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 for each violation may be adjudged.__In addition, the court shall:

A.__Order that person to pay to the owner of the approved aquaculture gear that was cut or damaged an amount equal to twice the replacement value of the gear that was damaged or lost as a result of the cutting or damaging action; and

B.__Direct that person to provide the commissioner, upon making full payments as ordered by the court, proof of that payment.