12 M.R.S. §11216: Hunting with aid of aircraft

1. Prohibition on use of aircraft to hunt. A person on the ground or airborne may not use an aircraft to aid or assist in hunting:

A. Bear;

B. Deer; or

C. Moose.

2. Penalties. The following penalties apply to this section.

A. A person who violates subsection 1 without the taking of a bear, deer or moose commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

B. A person who violates subsection 1 and takes a bear, deer or moose commits a Class E crime for which the court shall impose a fine of not less than $500, none of which may be suspended.

C. A person who violates subsection 1 without the taking of a bear, deer or moose after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime.