Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1548: An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State
Status: Signed into law, June 17, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10902, sub-§8, ¶E, as amended by PL 2013, c. 538, §10, is further amended to read: E. Taking fish by explosive, poisonous or stupefying substances, in violation of section 12653; or Sec. 2. 12 MRSA §10902, sub-§8, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2013, c. 538, §11, is amended to or Sec. 3. 12 MRSA §10902, sub-§8, ¶G is enacted to read: G. Illegally possessing live fish, in violation of section 12611. Sec. 4. 12 MRSA §10902, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2013, c. 538, §§9 to 11, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: The commissioner shall suspend a person's fishing license for 5 10 years and may suspend any other license issued under this Part and held by that person if the person is convicted or adjudicated of illegally importing, transporting or possessing live freshwater fish or fish gametes of an offense under sections 12509, 12510, and 12512 and 12611, except that this mandatory revocation does not apply to offenses under section 12509 involving live bait fish or smelts. Sec. 5. 12 MRSA §12509, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §20, is further amended to read: 1. Permit required. …
Sponsors
- Russell Black (R, 5) · primary sponsor
- Richard Mason (R, 97)
- James Thorne (R, 35)
- Stephen Wood (R, 92)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-312).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Report READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-312) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-312).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Subjects: NONINDIGENOUS, Legislature, Senate, INVASIVE SPECIES, FISH, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1548?
- LD1548 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State.
- What does LD1548 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Prevent the Introduction or Transfer of Invasive Fish Species in Inland Waters of the State.
- What is the status of LD1548?
- Signed into law as of June 17, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (June 11, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1548?
- Russell Black (R, 5), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1548?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1548&snum=132
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