Maine § 6405. - Trap removal

Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6405. — Trap removal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 6405.. Trap removal

A person whose lobster and crab fishing license has been suspended shall, within 5 days of suspension, remove from the water all of the person's lobster traps or cars, except cars numbered with another valid license number. The commissioner may extend the time period if adverse weather conditions or other circumstances beyond the control of the license holder prevent removal within that time period.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §52 (COR).]

During the removal period, the license holder may not sell, lease or otherwise transfer ownership of the license holder's lobster traps or cars or give written permission to another person to raise, lift or transfer those traps or cars. The commissioner may allow another licensed person, subject to any conditions or limitations, to assist the license holder in removing the license holder's traps or cars, if that assistance is required because of personal hardship or a large number of traps.   [RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. B, §52 (COR).]

Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6405.

What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6405. cover?

Section 6405. ("Trap removal") 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 § 6405.?

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