§12664. Unlawful use of lead sinkers and bare lead jigs
1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.
A. "Bare lead jig" means an unpainted lead jig that contains lead and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length. [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
B. "Lead sinker" means a device that contains lead that is designed to be attached to a fishing line and intended to sink the line and that:
(1) Weighs one ounce or less; or
(2) Measures 2 1/2 inches or less in length.
"Lead sinker" does not include artificial lures, weighted line, weighted flies or jig heads. [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
2. Unlawful use. This subsection governs the use of lead sinkers and bare lead jigs.
A. A person may not:
(1) Use a lead sinker; or
(2) Beginning September 1, 2017, use a bare lead jig. [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
B. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
C. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
[PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 372, §3 (NEW).
Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.
LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.
The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.
You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.
The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.
Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.