Maine § 11218. - Game fees
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 11218. — Game fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11218.. Game fees
A person may not charge any fee for access to land if the fee is contingent upon the taking of game on the land or directly related to the taking of game on the land unless the land is an authorized commercial shooting area licensed under section 12101. This section does not apply to: [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
1. Gate fees. Gate fees or other access fees that are unrelated to the taking of game;
2. Guiding fees. Fees charged by licensed guides or other fees that are unrelated to access to land; or
3. Fees for placing bear bait. Fees that are directly related to the placing of bear bait on land.
A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 11218.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 11218. cover?
Section 11218. ("Game fees") 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 § 11218.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 11218. apply to my situation?
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