Maine § 6541. - Artificial lights in herring fishing
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6541. — Artificial lights in herring fishing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6541.. Artificial lights in herring fishing
It shall be unlawful to take herring by use of or with the aid of any artificial light in the coastal waters, except as provided in this section. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
The commissioner may adopt or amend regulations that set aside specific areas where artificial light may be used in the taking of herring, provided the herring are to be taken for bait and the activity will not unreasonably interfere with commercial herring fishing. [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6541. cover?
Section 6541. ("Artificial lights in herring fishing") 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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