Maine § 12810. - Delisted species
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 12810. — Delisted species, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12810.. Delisted species
1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "delisted species" means a species that was listed as a state endangered or threatened species under section 12803 and after 2007 was removed from that list by the Legislature. The following is a delisted species:
A. Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus. [PL 2009, c. 60, §2 (NEW).]
2. Prohibited acts regarding delisted species. Except as otherwise authorized by the commissioner pursuant to this Part, a person may not intentionally:
A. Import into the State or export out of the State a delisted species. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; [PL 2019, c. 267, §3 (AMD).]
B. Hunt, trap, harass or possess a delisted species within the State. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; or [PL 2019, c. 267, §3 (AMD).]
C. Process, sell, offer for sale, deliver, carry, transport or ship, by any means whatsoever, a delisted species or any part of a delisted species. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended. [PL 2019, c. 267, §3 (AMD).]
D. [PL 2019, c. 267, §3 (RP).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 12810.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 12810. cover?
Section 12810. ("Delisted species") 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 § 12810.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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