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ME LD1478

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tiffany Strout

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Baitfish wholesaler license holders using drop nets through ice must mark all holes they create with either evergreen boughs placed around the hole or fluorescent biodegradable tape suspended at least 3 feet above the ice around the entire perimeter

  • The marking must be visible from all sides to alert others to the hazard

  • Repeals subparagraph (5) of the existing baitfish wholesaler license restrictions

  • Amends 12 MRSA §12551-A governing baitfish wholesaler license requirements

  • Approved by the Governor on June 10, 2025 as Public Law Chapter 248

Legislative Description

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Baitfish Wholesaler's Licenses

Fish

Last Action

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Inland Fisheries And Wildlife4/3/2025

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