Maine § 10659. - Feeding or baiting of deer
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 10659. — Feeding or baiting of deer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10659.. Feeding or baiting of deer
1. Prohibition. A person may not place salt or any other bait or food in a place to entice deer to that place from June 1st to the start of an open hunting season on deer and, if all open hunting seasons on deer are closed before December 15th for that year, from the close of the last open hunting season on deer to December 15th.
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 10659.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 10659. cover?
Section 10659. ("Feeding or baiting of deer") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 10659.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 10659." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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