Maine § 12609-A. - Purchase or sale of certain fish
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12609-A. — Purchase or sale of certain fish, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12609-A.. Purchase or sale of certain fish
1. Prohibition. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not directly or indirectly purchase or sell the following species of fish:
A. Black bass; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. Landlocked salmon; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
C. Pickerel; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
D. Togue; [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
E. Trout; or [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
F. White perch. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §271 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2. Fish produced by commercial producers or imported. A person may purchase or sell fish that have been lawfully produced by commercial producers within the State or that have been lawfully imported from without the State.
3. Skins of fish preserved through taxidermy. A person may purchase or sell the skins of fish that have been preserved for display through the art of taxidermy.
4. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime. The court shall also impose a fine of $20 for each fish unlawfully possessed, none of which may be suspended.
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12609-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12609-A. cover?
Section 12609-A. ("Purchase or sale of certain fish") 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.
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