{"data":{"id":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-6444","jurisdiction":"us-me","citation":"12 M.R.S. §6444","heading":"Dipping lobster traps or similar gear","body":"No person may dip, soak or treat lobster or crab traps, warps or cars prior to use in waters of the State other than in a solution of salt and sea water except as provided in this section.\nThe commissioner may authorize a specified amount of dipping, soaking or treating of lobster or crab traps, warps or cars in solutions other than salt and sea water for research purposes.  This authorization shall be in writing.","path":["TITLE 12: CONSERVATION","PART 9: MARINE RESOURCES","CHAPTER 619: LOBSTER AND CRAB FISHING LICENSES","SUBCHAPTER 2: LIMITS ON FISHING AND PROHIBITED ACTS"],"source_url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/12/title12sec6444.html","current_through":"October 1, 2025","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:12:25Z","sha256":"f74c544a1f28c30fac6d89c1922a97d5f0584955113df81e2b5647aede73aba3","source_id":"us-me","stale":false,"prev":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-6443","next":"us-me/12-m.r.s.-6445"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}