12 M.R.S. §12652: Fishing with more than 2 lines

1. Prohibition. Unless otherwise provided:

A. A person may not fish with more than 2 lines at any one time during the open-water fishing season; and

B. A person may not fish during the open-water fishing season unless that person's fishing lines are under that person’s immediate supervision.

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

A. A person who violates this section 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 this section 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.