Maine § 12756. - Tampering with fishway
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12756. — Tampering with fishway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12756.. Tampering with fishway
1. Prohibition. A person without authority from the commissioner may not:
A. Tamper with a fishway; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
B. Close a fishway to fish migration; [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
C. Introduce foreign objects into a fishway; or [PL 2003, c. 414, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF).]
D. Otherwise damage or destroy a fishway. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §300 (AMD); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
2. Penalty. The following penalties apply to violations of this section.
A. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §301 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
B. A person who violates this section 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 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §301 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12756.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12756. cover?
Section 12756. ("Tampering with fishway") 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 § 12756.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 12756. apply to my situation?
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