Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 32 - EEL REGULATIONS
Section 188-32-01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 13 ME Code Rules ยง 188-32-01

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

For the purposes of compliance with this chapter:

1. An eel means a member of the species Anguilla rostrata in that stage of its life cycle when it is 9 inches or more in length.

2. An elver means a member of the species Anguilla rostrata that will pass through a 1/8" non-stretchable mesh net.

3. A pigmented eel means a member of the species Anguilla rostrata in that stage of its life cycle when it will not pass through a 1/8" non-stretchable mesh but is less than 9 inches in length.

4. Fishing day means from 12:00 p.m. local time until 11:59 a.m. local time the following day.

5. Transaction card means a physical device or other Department approved technology provided for the purpose of recording elver transactions.

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