Section 6140-B - Unlawful fishing, possession or sale of Atlantic salmon1.Prohibition. A person may not fish for Atlantic salmon in violation of the provisions of this Part. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]
2.Possession of parts prohibited. A person may not possess any part of an Atlantic salmon taken from the inland or coastal waters of this State. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]
3.Sale of Atlantic salmon prohibited. A person may not sell or offer for sale any Atlantic salmon taken from waters of the State, except Atlantic salmon lawfully raised by means of aquaculture. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]
4.Exemptions. The following are exempt from the possession prohibitions of this section: A. Atlantic salmon imported from outside the State; [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]B. Atlantic salmon imported by taxidermists solely for taxidermy purposes; and [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]C. Atlantic salmon raised by means of aquaculture, except that Atlantic salmon raised in a hatchery for the purpose of restoration are not exempt. [2013, c. 301, §7(AMD).] [2013, c. 301, §7(AMD).]
5.Incidental catch. An individual engaged in recreational or commercial fishing for species other than Atlantic salmon does not commit a violation of this section as long as any incidental catch of an Atlantic salmon results in an immediate liberation alive into the adjacent waters of the State. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]
6.Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a Class E crime, and the court shall impose an additional fine of $500, none of which may be suspended, for each Atlantic salmon unlawfully possessed. [2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9(NEW).]
Amended by 2013, c. 301,§ 7, eff. 10/9/2013.2007, c. 240, Pt. QQ, §9 (NEW) .