Maine § 6803-A. - Seaweed buyer's license
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6803-A. — Seaweed buyer's license, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6803-A.. Seaweed buyer's license
1. License required. A seaweed buyer's license is required for a person who purchases more than 10 wet tons or an equivalent number of dry tons annually directly from seaweed harvesters holding a permit under section 6803. A person may not engage in the activities authorized under this section without a current seaweed buyer's license.
2. Licensed activity. The holder of a seaweed buyer's license may buy, possess, ship, transport or sell seaweed.
3. Fees. The fee for a seaweed buyer's license is:
A. Two hundred dollars for a resident seaweed buyer's license; and [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]
B. Five hundred dollars for a nonresident seaweed buyer's license. [PL 2009, c. 283, §1 (NEW).]
4. Disposition of fees. Fees collected under this section accrue to the Seaweed Management Fund established in section 6806.
5. Violation. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 or more than $500 may be adjudged.
A holder of a license issued under this section may buy only from a harvester who possesses a seaweed permit under section 6803. The harvester shall make the seaweed permit available for inspection upon the license holder’s request. [PL 2009, c. 478, §1 (NEW).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6803-A.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6803-A. cover?
Section 6803-A. ("Seaweed buyer's license") 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 § 6803-A.?
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Is this the official text of Maine law?
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