APPROVED CHAPTER
JUNE 11, 2021 49
BY GOVERNOR RESOLVES
STATE OF MAINE
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IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD
TWO THOUSAND TWENTY-ONE
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H.P. 888 - L.D. 1213
Resolve, Regarding Electronic Tagging of Big Game Animals
Sec. 1. Study. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
shall examine electronic tagging of big game animals. The examination must determine
the direct costs of and timeline required for implementing an electronic tagging option for
hunters of big game animals and must include an evaluation of whether and how electronic
tagging systems can effectively be implemented and any related costs and benefits of
system options. The department shall report the department's findings and
recommendations, including suggested legislation, to the Joint Standing Committee on
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by January 3, 2022. The committee may report out a bill
related to big game tagging to the Second Regular Session of the 130th Legislature.
Sec. 2. Registration stations. Resolved: That the Department of Inland Fisheries
and Wildlife shall take actions necessary to increase the number of big game animal
registration stations to meet registration needs. In taking actions under this section, the
department may allow wild game processing facilities, hunting outfitters and other
appropriate hunting-related businesses to apply to be selected as registration agents and
may waive any requirements in the department's rules for registration stations to operate
for a minimum number of days per week or a minimum number of hours per day or to
satisfy restrictions related to location.
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Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1213, HP 888: 12.12301, 12.12302, 12.12304