LD157

An Act to Amend Certain Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Laws

Complete·5/27/25

This bill amends Maine's inland fisheries and wildlife laws, including changes to wildlife management areas, taxidermist licenses, and penalties for.

This bill makes several amendments to Maine's inland fisheries and wildlife laws. It adds new wildlife management areas and removes one from the list. It changes the term "bathing area" to "swim area" in motorboat operation laws and imposes penalties for operating motorboats in these areas. It also modifies taxidermist license terms, allowing a license to be valid for the remainder of the year it was issued. The bill establishes the Fish and Wildlife Management Education Fund, which receives $1 from every hunting and trapping license fee.

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Calendar

Feb 10, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 5, 2025

2:00 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.