LD1503

An Act to Create a Green Crab Only Wholesale Dealer License

Complete·5/27/25

Establishes a green crab only wholesale dealer license in Maine, with a $50 fee and sunset date of January 1, 2031.

This bill creates a green crab only wholesale dealer license in Maine, allowing holders to buy, sell, process, ship, or transport green crabs in wholesale trade. The license requires a $50 fee and sunsets on January 1, 2031. The bill mandates that the Department of Marine Resources review the license's effectiveness before its repeal and submit a report to the 134th Legislature in 2030, including recommendations for continuation or modification.

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Calendar

Apr 17, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

May 27, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.