Maine § 6729. - License surcharges
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6729. — License surcharges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6729.. License surcharges
1. License surcharges. The following surcharges are assessed on licenses issued by the department:
A. For a hand fishing scallop license, $100; [PL 2003, c. 319, §2 (NEW).]
B. For a scallop draggers license, $100, plus an additional $250 to sponsor an apprentice pursuant to section 6702, subsection 7; [PL 2019, c. 107, §3 (AMD).]
C. For a sea urchin and scallop diving tender license, $50; [PL 2009, c. 561, §24 (AMD).]
D. For a noncommercial scallop license, $40, except as provided in section 6703, subsection 4-A; and [PL 2019, c. 575, §5 (AMD).]
E. For a hand fishing scallop license with tender, $100. [PL 2009, c. 561, §26 (NEW).]
2. Deposit. The commissioner shall deposit surcharges assessed in this section in the Scallop Research Fund under section 6729-A, except that fees collected under subsection 1, paragraph C must be divided equally between the Scallop Research Fund and the Sea Urchin Research Fund established in section 6749-R.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6729.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6729. cover?
Section 6729. ("License surcharges") 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 § 6729.?
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