ME LD27

Removes the requirement that land be used "exclusively for agricultural purposes" for residents to hunt or fish without a license on their own property; land must still be 10+ contiguous acres where they are domiciled

Expands the definition of "family member" for moose permit transfers to include stepgrandchildren, nieces/nephews, and aunts/uncles with their spouses; removes half-siblings and adopted children from the explicit list

Adds "domestic partner" and "sibling" to the list of household members eligible for moose permit deferment when multiple permits are issued to the same household

Requires mandatory transfer of moose permits to eligible family members if the permit holder dies before harvesting a moose, rather than leaving it to commissioner discretion

Signed into law as Public Law Chapter 126 on May 29, 2025