Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 12702 – Rule violations; state-owned wildlife management areas
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The following penalties apply to violations of rules regulating state-owned wildlife management areas. [PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §291 (RPR); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
1. Civil violation. Notwithstanding section 10650, a person who violates a rule regulating state-owned wildlife management areas commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §291 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
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. 12702
- Person: means a human being or an organization. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
- Wildlife: includes wild animals and wild birds. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
- Wildlife management: means the art or science of producing wild animals and birds and of improving wildlife conditions in the State. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 10001
2. Criminal violation. A person who violates a rule regulating state-owned wildlife management areas after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.
[PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §291 (NEW); PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2003, c. 414, §A2 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 414, §D7 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 614, §9 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 655, §B291 (RPR). PL 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF).