Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 26 - SEA URCHINS
Section 188-26-40 - Tote Limits
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
1. Zone 1
It is unlawful for Zone 1 sea urchin divers, rakers or trappers to fish for, take or possess more than nine (9) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day in Maine's territorial waters. A standard size stackable fish tote is defined as 28" Long x 16" Wide x 11" Deep when measured inside at the shelf level.
It is unlawful for Zone 1 drag vessels to fish for, take or possess more than nine (9) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day in Maine's territorial waters. A standard size stackable fish tote is defined as 28" Long x 16" Wide x 11" Deep when measured inside at the shelf level.
2. Zone 2
It is unlawful for Zone 2 sea urchin divers, rakers or trappers to fish for, take or possess more than six (6) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day in Maine's territorial waters. A standard size stackable fish tote is defined as 28" Long x 16" Wide x 11" Deep when measured inside at the shelf level.
It is unlawful for Zone 2 drag vessels to fish for, take or possess more than six (6) standard size stackable fish totes of sea urchins per day in Maine's territorial waters. A standard size stackable fish tote is defined as 28" Long x 16" Wide x 11" Deep when measured inside at the shelf level.
3. Implementation
It is unlawful to off load sea urchins, or any parts of sea urchins, and then return to fishing for sea urchins the same day in Maine's territorial waters. In addition it is unlawful to transfer sea urchins, or any parts of sea urchins to or from another vessel at sea, except for tender vessels transiting to primary vessels during diving operations.
It is unlawful for a dealer to purchase more than nine (9) standard size stackable fish totes from one licensed Zone 1 harvester per day.
It is unlawful for a dealer to purchase more than six (6) standard size stackable fish totes from one licensed Zone 2 harvester per day.
Standard size stackable fish totes, with respect to the urchin fishery, means totes shall not be filled with sea urchins in a manner which prevents them from being stacked one on top of the other as designed. The bottom of one tote shall rest on the shelves of the tote below.
