An Act Regarding the Baiting of Deer

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 12 MRSA  10659, sub-  2,  as enacted by PL 2017, c. 225,  1, is amended to read:

2.  Penalty.   A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Sec. 2. 12 MRSA  10902, sub-  7-C,  as amended by PL 2017, c. 355,  1, is further amended to read:

7-C.  Hunting deer over bait.   A hunting license of a person convicted adjudicated of placing or hunting over bait in violation of section 11452, subsection 1 must be revoked, and that person is ineligible to obtain a hunting license as follows:
A.  For a first offense, for a period of one year from the date of conviction adjudication; and
B.  For a 2nd offense, for a period of 2 years from the date of conviction adjudication.

Sec. 3. 12 MRSA  11452, sub-  2,  as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B,  171 and affected by  422, is amended to read:

2.  Penalty.   A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crime civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.

Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 129th Legislature, Second Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text ACTPUB , Chapter 630: 12.10659, 12.10902, 12.11452