For the people on the waiting list, its not far enough, and for the people in the fishery, we went too far, he said. The idea was if somebodys been on the list that long, it would be nice to offer them an alternative, McCreight said. Even removing eggs is illegal and attracts $1,000 for each violation and another $300 for any involved lobster. Thirty lobstermen are in front of him. In 2016, Seth Morrissette, a Boothbaysternman, begged the committee for help. Make sure all of your landings reports are up to date, and that you do not owe reports. Lobstermen in Maine ready for debate over license wait list Rep. William Tuell, R-East Machias, said he is torn over what to do about the waitlist. Not everybody can do what they want to do.. High school student Caleb Hardie said its difficult to complete the required 1,000 hours in the training program before the age of 18, while balancing school and community activities. window.__mirage2 = {petok:"EqiZTjlTv8_c328g6kedevItYGpnYNnm3IuXM1L.gcc-1800-0"}; 28. At the time, neither realized he would need to log his workdays and hours before turning 18 to get a student license. More than 200 people are waiting in the wings for a lobstering license, which has long been a ticket to the middle class for working Mainers. He joined the Zone D waitlist in 2014. Tell Hank: (855) 247-HANK. Effective September 12, 2009, a law was enacted to protect the long-term viability of island lobster fishing communities. 7 Bulfinch Place Learn more. Comments are not available on this story. All waited at least a decade. The proposal is among a suite of changes proposed to the lobster licensing system in Maine. If you listed a PO Box in LEEDS as your address, you will need to check with the Post Office in the town listed in your address to make sure the tags have been delivered - the Post Office will not contact you when your package has been delivered and will not hold your package indefinitely. Would-be lobstermen must wait years for Maine license
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