hey guys-- just to give you some perspective.. the State of Maine has a recreational lobster fishery-- and guess what-- Last year was one of their best commercial years ever.....
gee- seems like you CAN have both a rec and a commercial fishery-- who wodda thunked!!
ok lets put these rules in for the halibut fishery then.
Residency Requirements: Any individual who has been domiciled in Maine for the past 6 months preceding the date of
application is eligible for a resident license. A corporation is eligible for a resident license if it has been created and exists under
the laws of Maine and it has existed in Maine for 6 months preceding the date of application. A firm or partnership is eligible if all
of its officers or partners have been domiciled in Maine for 6 months preceding the date of application. For the purposes of this
license application, a resident is a person who:
A. If registered to vote, is registered in Maine;
B. If licensed to drive a motor vehicle, has made application for a Maine motor vehicle operator’s license;
C. If the owner of one or more motor vehicles located within the State, has registered at least one of the motor vehicles in
Maine; and
D. If required to file a Maine income tax return on the previous April 15th, filed a Maine income tax return.
Note: According to Title 12 MRS Section 6421(5), a noncommercial lobster and crab fishing license may
only be issued to an individual who is a resident.
