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.