Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 11209-A – Discharge of firearm within 300 feet of state-owned boat launching ramp
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1. Prohibition. A person may not discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a state-owned boat launching ramp that is posted in accordance with subsection 2.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 11209-A
- Firearm: means any instrument used in the propulsion of pellets, shot, shells or bullets by action of gunpowder, compressed air or gas exploded or released within it. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Person: means a human being or an organization. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
2. Posting. An agency of the State having jurisdiction over a state-owned boat launching ramp may post notice, in a prominent location at the boat launching ramp, that the discharge of a firearm is prohibited within 300 feet of the boat launching ramp.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
3. Exception. This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer in the performance of the law enforcement officer’s official duties.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
4. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2017, c. 69, §1 (NEW).