12 M.R.S. §12053: Unlawful use of licensed dog training area

1. Unlawful use of licensed dog training area. The following provisions apply to licensed dog training areas.

A. A person may not hunt on a licensed dog training area licensed under section 12052 except that the owner of the land being used as a licensed dog training area may hunt wild animals and wild birds on the training area to the extent permitted by this Part.

B. A person may not do any of the following on a dog training area licensed and posted in accordance with section 12052 except as provided in section 12052:

(1) Train a dog;

(2) Hold a field trial;

(3) Enter the area accompanied by a dog; or

(4) Permit a dog of which that person is the owner or trainer to enter the area.

C.

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

A. A person who violates subsection 1 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 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.