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An Act To Prevent Marine Debris
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  12 MRSA §6432-B  is enacted to read:
§ 6432-B. Lobster bait packaging
A person may not have in that person's possession on a vessel fishing for lobster or crab any materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale, including but not limited to plastic wrapping and cardboard cartons. A person may not discard or abandon into any waters any materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of $250 must be adjudged.
 
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a person on a vessel fishing for lobster or crab from having in that person's possession materials used to package lobster or crab bait for sale, including the plastic wrapping and cardboard cartons in which bait is sold. It also prohibits a person from discarding or abandoning into any waters the materials used for packaging lobster and crab bait for sale. Violation of this provision is a civil violation, with a fine of $250.