An Act To Protect the Marine Worm Industry
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §6747-A is enacted to read:
§ 6747-A. Limits in Washington County
A person may not drag for mussels in any river in Washington County.
Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §6773 is enacted to read:
§ 6773. Marine worm harvesting season
A person may not fish for or take marine worms from December 1st through March 31st.
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits dragging for mussels in any river in Washington County. The bill also establishes a closed season for marine worms from December 1st through March 31st.