4.__Groups of resident students.__The commissioner may permit groups of residents who attend high school or who are enrolled in special education courses for persons who are underprivileged, persons with handicaps or people with special learning needs to fish without licenses for periods of not more than 3 days as long as the fishing activity is conducted as part of an educational program and is under the direct supervision of a teacher or instructor.

A.__Each day a person violates the terms of the special privilege granted under this subsection that person commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

5.__Patients at Veterans Administration Hospital. The commissioner may permit inpatients at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Togus to fish without a license in the inland waters within a 25-mile radius of Togus.__Patients not under the direct supervision of hospital staff or volunteer supervisors shall have in their possession while fishing a valid pass issued by the Veterans Administration Hospital.

A.__Each day a person violates the terms of the special privilege granted under this subsection that person commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

6.__Fishing during event sanctioned by department.__ Notwithstanding section 10606 as it applies to this subchapter, a person who does not hold a fishing license may assist a child or a handicapped person who is a participant in a fishing event sanctioned by the department.

§12504.__Fishing derby and fishing tournament permits

1.__Permit required.__Except as provided in section 12505, a person may not conduct a fishing derby or fishing tournament without a valid permit issued under this section.

Each day a person violates this subsection, that person commits a Class E crime for which a minimum fine of $50 and amount equal to twice the applicable license fee must be imposed.

2.__Application.__A person wishing to conduct a fishing derby or fishing tournament shall first make application for and obtain a permit from the commissioner.__A bass tournament