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ME LD1054

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Dill

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Penobscot Nation members who are Maine residents may sell, use, or offer for sale wild game (bear, deer, moose, wild turkey, and wild birds) they have lawfully harvested and registered within Penobscot Indian territory

  • Wild game may be sold at eating establishments, lodging places, mobile eating places, and recreational or sporting camps located within Penobscot Indian territory

  • Creates an exception to existing state prohibitions against the purchase, sale, or offer for sale of certain wild animals and wild birds

  • Allows any person to purchase food or food products derived from wild game offered for sale under this exception

  • Participants must comply with all applicable state and federal food safety laws, rules, and regulations

Legislative Description

An Act to Authorize the Penobscot Nation to Use Wild Game Harvested on the Penobscot Indian Territory at Food Venues Located Within the Penobscot Indian Territory

Hunting

Last Action

Voted: OTP-AM

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Conservation And Forestry2/10/2026
Inland Fisheries And Wildlife3/12/2025

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