Maine LD1548 strengthens regulations on invasive fish species and fishing permits.
Maine LD1548 amends existing laws to enhance the prevention of invasive fish species in inland waters. The bill mandates stricter penalties for illegal importation, transportation, or possession of live freshwater fish or fish gametes. It increases the suspension and revocation of fishing licenses for such violations. The bill also introduces mandatory restitution for failing to acquire permits for stocking inland waters and importing live fish. It prohibits the disposal of live baitfish or smelts into inland waters, imposing fines and restitution.
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