§12663-B. Unlawful sale of lead sinkers and lead jigs
1.
Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (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, §6 (AMD).]
C.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (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 item, including, but not limited to, lead-core line, spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, spoons, poppers, plugs or flies.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (AMD).]
2.
Sale of lead sinker, bare lead jig or painted lead jig.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (RP).]
3.
Offer lead sinker, bare lead jig or painted lead jig for sale.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (RP).]
4.
Sell or offer for sale lead sinker or lead jig.
This subsection governs the sale or offering for sale of lead sinkers and lead jigs.
A.
A person may not sell or offer for sale a lead sinker or unpainted lead jig that:
(1)
Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2)
Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (NEW).]
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 2025, c. 132, §6 (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 2025, c. 132, §6 (NEW).]
[PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 372, §2 (NEW). PL 2023, c. 231, §1 (AMD). PL 2025, c. 132, §6 (AMD).