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An Act Regarding the Baiting of Deer
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10659, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 225, §1, is amended to read:
 
2. Penalty.   A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crimea civil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10902, sub-§7-C, as amended by PL 2017, c. 355, §1, is further amended to read:
 
7-C. Hunting deer over bait.   A hunting license of a person convictedadjudicated of placing or hunting over bait in violation of section 11452, subsection 1 must be revoked, and that person is ineligible to obtain a hunting license as follows:
 
A. For a first offense, for a period of one year from the date of convictionadjudication; and
 
B. For a 2nd offense, for a period of 2 years from the date of convictionadjudication.
Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §11452, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §171 and affected by §422, is amended to read:
 
2. Penalty.   A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class E crimecivil violation for which a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 may be adjudged.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 129th Legislature, Second Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.