§10652.__Abuse of another person's property while fishing,

hunting or trapping

1.__Prohibitions.__Prohibitions on the abuse of another person's__property while fishing, hunting or trapping are as follows.

A.__A person may not while fishing:

(1)__Tear down or destroy any fence or wall on another person's land;

(2)__Leave open any gate or bars on another person's land; or

(3)__Trample or destroy any crop on another person's land.

B.__A person may not while hunting any wild animal or wild bird:

(1) Damage or destroy a tree on another person's land by inserting into that tree any metallic or ceramic object to be used as, or as part of, a ladder or observation stand unless the person has the permission of the landowner;

(2)__Except as provided in this paragraph, erect or use either a portable or permanent tree ladder or stand attached to a tree on the land of another person unless:

(a)__That person has obtained oral or written authorization to erect and use a tree ladder or stand from the landowner or the landowner's representative; and

(b)__The tree ladder or stand is plainly labeled with a 2-inch by 4-inch tag identifying the name and address of the person or persons authorized by the landowner to use the tree stand or ladder.

This subparagraph does not apply to a portable tree ladder or stand that is located on land within the jurisdiction of the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and attended by the person who owns the ladder or stand;