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This bill amends the Maine Revised Statutes to establish a new process for suspending licenses issued by the Department of Marine Resources when licensed fishers fail to submit required daily reports. Under the new provision, if a licensed fisher does not comply with daily reporting requirements, the commissioner will first send an email notification to the email address provided on the license application. If the fisher does not submit the required report within two days, the department will mail a formal notice that describes the missing information and warns that the license will be suspended unless the report is submitted or a hearing is requested. If the fisher does not comply or request a hearing within three business days after receiving the notice, the commissioner will automatically suspend their license. This bill aims to create a clear, structured approach to enforcing reporting requirements for marine organism harvesters, providing multiple opportunities for compliance before license suspension.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1319&snum=132