LD489

An Act to Provide for a Vessel Breakdown License Exception for Commercial Halibut Fishing License Holders

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Maine LD489 allows commercial halibut fishing license holders to use a different vessel if their primary one becomes inoperable.

Maine LD489 provides an exception for commercial halibut fishing license holders whose vessels become temporarily inoperable due to accidents or mechanical failures. License holders can request authorization from the Commissioner of Marine Resources to use another vessel. This authorization allows them to fish for, take, possess, ship, or transport halibut, but they must ensure that any halibut taken under another license does not exceed harvest limits.

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Calendar

Mar 13, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

May 7, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

May 6, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

May 6, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.