12 M.R.S. §12557: Disposal of live baitfish or smelts

1. Prohibition. A person may not dispose of any live baitfish or smelts into inland waters of the State.

2. Penalty. 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.