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Maine · Through October 1, 2025

12 M.R.S. §12810: Delisted species

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  1. TITLE 12: CONSERVATION
  2. PART 13: INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE
  3. CHAPTER 925: FISH AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
  4. SUBCHAPTER 3: ENDANGERED SPECIES; MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH

1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "delisted species" means a species that was listed as a state endangered or threatened species under section 12803 and after 2007 was removed from that list by the Legislature. The following is a delisted species:

A. Bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus.

2. Prohibited acts regarding delisted species. Except as otherwise authorized by the commissioner pursuant to this Part, a person may not intentionally:

A. Import into the State or export out of the State a delisted species. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended;

B. Hunt, trap, harass or possess a delisted species within the State. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended; or

C. Process, sell, offer for sale, deliver, carry, transport or ship, by any means whatsoever, a delisted species or any part of a delisted species. A person who violates this paragraph commits a Class D crime, for which a fine of $2,000 must be adjudged, none of which may be suspended.

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