C.__The person who killed the bear, deer, moose or wild turkey accompanies it while it is being moved or transported or the person who killed the deer or moose obtains a transportation permit required under section 12351 allowing another person to accompany the deer or moose and that person accompanies the animal while it is being transported.

A person who moves or transports a bear in violation of this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged, unless otherwise specified.

2.__Prohibition regarding transport of bear or deer beyond limits of State.__A person may not, except as provided in section 12351, transport or attempt to transport a bear or deer beyond the limits of this State. A nonresident who has lawfully killed and registered a bear may have the bear or its parts transported beyond the boundaries of the State by a transportation company, including common carriers, whether or not licensed in the State. If transported by other than a Maine-licensed transportation company, the bear or its parts must be accompanied by a nonresident transportation permit, which may be obtained by the licensee from any game warden.

A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged, unless otherwise specified.

3.__Prohibition regarding possession and transportation of wild hares or wild rabbits.__A person may not possess or transport a wild hare or rabbit taken:

A.__During the closed season; or

B.__By any method or with any device prohibited by section 11952, subsection 1 or section 12252, subsection 2, paragraphs A to D.

A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

CHAPTER 921

WILDLIFE CAUSING DAMAGE OR NUISANCE