Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 14 - OYSTERS
Section 188-14-30 - American Oyster Harvesting Restrictions

Universal Citation: 13 ME Code Rules ยง 188-14-30

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Minimum Size

It shall be unlawful to take, possess, ship, transport, buy or sell American oysters whose shells are less than 2.5 inches in the longest diameter.

1. Tolerance

Any person may possess American oysters that are less than 2.5 inches if they comprise less than 10% of any bulk pile. The tolerance is determined by numerical count of not less than one peck nor more than 4 pecks taken at random from various parts of the bulk pile or by a count of the entire pile if it contains less than one peck.

2. Exception

American oysters of smaller size may be taken or possessed by persons holding an aquaculture lease issued pursuant to 12 MRS §6072, §6072-A A, or §6072-B B, as provided by §6073-A or persons holding a limited purpose aquaculture (LPA) license issued pursuant to 12 MRS §6072-C C. Transportation, buying or selling and sanitation requirements must be done in accordance with Chapters 24 and 94. This exception shall only apply to American oysters cultivated in the leased or licensed areas.

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