In accordance with 12 M.R.S.A. §6746-A it shall be unlawful to fish for or take mussels (Mytilus edulis) by dragging between sunset (12 M.R.S.A. §6001(46)) and sunrise (12 M.R.S.A. §6001(45)) within Maine's territorial waters except the Commissioner may authorize the harvest of seed mussels during those times. All requests for this exception must be made to the Department in writing and permits which are granted will be in writing. Any fishing activity not expressly authorized in the permit granted by the Commissioner shall be a violation of this subsection and subject to prosecution and or seizure.
Citation: 13-188-12 Me. Code R. § 01.