cold96snake
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on a darker note, never got an e-mail like this before...
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has suspended the enforcement of MRS, Section 6440 - Closed Periods
§6440. Closed periods
It is unlawful to raise or haul any lobster trap:
1. Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive; and
2. Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any coastal waters of the State.
Lobster fishers will be allowed to haul and move lobster traps anytime until Hurricane Irene passes by this state.
If you have any questions please contact your local Marine Patrol Officer, or our regional offices located in Lamoine, tel. 207-667-3373 or Boothbay Harbor, tel. 207-633-9595.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
The Maine Department of Marine Resources has suspended the enforcement of MRS, Section 6440 - Closed Periods
§6440. Closed periods
It is unlawful to raise or haul any lobster trap:
1. Summer. During the period 1/2 hour after sunset until 1/2 hour before sunrise from June 1st to October 31st, both days inclusive; and
2. Weekends. During the period from 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Savings Time, Saturday, to 1/2 hour before sunrise the following Monday morning from June 1st to August 31st, both days inclusive, except that it is lawful to raise or haul traps during this period if a hurricane warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect for any coastal waters of the State.
Lobster fishers will be allowed to haul and move lobster traps anytime until Hurricane Irene passes by this state.
If you have any questions please contact your local Marine Patrol Officer, or our regional offices located in Lamoine, tel. 207-667-3373 or Boothbay Harbor, tel. 207-633-9595.
