§6402-B. Suspension based on 2 or more convictions of possessing illegal lobsters
187 words·~1 min read·
/me/title-12-conservation/chapter-617-license-suspension/6402-b·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
Notwithstanding section 6401, subsection 2 , the commissioner shall suspend the lobster and crab fishing license of any license holder or the nonresident lobster and crab landing permit of a permit holder convicted of a 2nd or subsequent offense of possessing a lobster in violation of section 6431 , 6436 , 6438‑A or 6952‑A if the conviction of the 2nd or subsequent offense involved possession of 5 or more illegal lobsters. If the 2nd offense occurs on the same day as the first offense, the commissioner may waive the mandatory suspension. [PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (AMD).]
1. Second offense. For a 2nd conviction the commissioner shall suspend the license for at least one year from the date of conviction and may suspend the license for up to 3 years.
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
2. Third or subsequent offense. For a 3rd or subsequent conviction, the commissioner shall suspend the license for 3 years from the date of conviction and may permanently revoke the license holder's license.
[PL 1995, c. 315, §1 (NEW).]
3. Offenses after July 1, 1994.
[PL 2009, c. 394, §4 (RP).]