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| | | An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Aquaculture |
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| | | Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: |
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| | | Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6053 is enacted to read: |
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| | | A violation of any provision of this chapter is a civil | | violation, unless another penalty has been expressly provided. |
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| | | Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6072, sub-§12-B is enacted to read: |
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| | | 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. |
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| | | Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §6072, sub-§17 is enacted to read: |
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| | | 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: |
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