15. Exceptions. The following exceptions apply:

A. Notwithstanding subsection 2, a person may use a cable trap with a closing diameter of not less than 2 1/2 inches to trap bear in the State during the open season on bear; and

A-1. Notwithstanding subsection 6, paragraph C, a person on a hunting trip in an unorganized township and staying at a temporary place of lodging may keep an unregistered bear at that temporary place of lodging for a period not to exceed 7 days or until that person leaves the woods, whichever comes first.

B. Notwithstanding subsection 9, the head, teeth, gall bladder, claws and hide of any bear may be sold;.

C. Notwithstanding subsection 10, a person may lawfully possess an unregistered bear in accordance with chapter 709, subchapter IV;

D-1. Notwithstanding subsection 13, paragraph A, that provision does not apply to bear legally registered in accordance with this subchapter; and

G. Notwithstanding subsection 14, any nonresident who has legally 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 Maine. If transported by other than a Maine licensed transportation company, the bear or its parts shall be accompanied by a nonresident transportation permit which may be obtained by the licensee from any game warden.

Sec. 11. 12 MRSA §7457, sub-§2, as amended by PL 1989, c. 493, §35, is repealed.

Sec. 12. 12 MRSA §7457, sub-§3, as amended by PL 1997, c. 463, §2, is repealed.

Sec. 13. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§4, as amended by PL 1981, c. 414, §33, is repealed.

Sec. 14. 12 MRSA §7458, sub-§4-A, as amended by PL 1997, c. 282, §2, is repealed.