C.__A person entitled to ownership of a deer, moose or bear carcass under paragraph B may not take possession of or remove any portion of the carcass without taking possession of or removing the entire carcass from the scene of the collision.

3.__Penalties.__The following penalties apply under this section.

A.__A person who fails to report an accident in accordance with subsection 2, paragraph A or who removes a portion of a carcass in violation of subsection 2, paragraph C commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

B.__A person who possesses a moose injured in an accidental collision, except in accordance with subsection 2, paragraphs A and B, commits a Class D crime for which the court shall impose a sentencing alternative of not less than 3 days for the first offense, none of which may be suspended, and of not less than 10 days for each succeeding offense, none of which may be suspended; and a fine of not less than $1,000, none of which may be suspended.

§12404.__Specific animals

1.__Bear. This subsection applies to the taking or killing of bear found doing damage.

A.__Section 12402 does not prohibit the taking or killing of bear found doing damage to blueberry land.

B.__The commissioner may issue a permit to any licensed beekeeper, or to a person entrusted with the custody of the beehives of a licensed beekeeper, authorizing that person to protect beehives from damage by bear.

C.__The commissioner may suspend the game laws relating to bears in such restricted localities and for such periods of time as the commissioner finds it advisable to relieve excessive damage being done by bears to sweet corn or other crops.

D.__The commissioner may suspend subsection 6 for the purpose of allowing dogs to be used in hunting and killing