Maine § 6674. - Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6674. — Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6674.. Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit
1. Prohibition. A person may not knowingly interfere with the ability of a person who holds a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit to carry out the privileges granted to the permittee under that permit. Except for the permittee or the permittee's designee, a person may not take, disturb or molest any shellfish in the intertidal zone in the area that is included in a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit.
2. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
3. Restitution. In addition to the penalty under subsection 2, if a person violates this section by interfering with the ability of a person who holds a municipal shellfish aquaculture permit to carry out the privileges granted to that permittee under that permit, the court shall:
A. Order that person to pay to the holder of the municipal shellfish aquaculture permit an amount equal to twice the replacement value of any damaged equipment on the permit site; and [PL 2015, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]
B. Direct that person to provide proof of payment of restitution under paragraph A to the commissioner. [PL 2015, c. 225, §1 (NEW).]
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6674.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6674. cover?
Section 6674. ("Interference with municipal shellfish aquaculture permit") 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 § 6674.?
A common citation format is "Maine Revised Statutes § 6674." (Maine). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maine law?
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How does Maine § 6674. apply to my situation?
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