An Act Regarding Lobster Measurement

This bill changes how Maine sets lobster size limits. Currently, the Marine Resources Commissioner can adjust minimum and maximum sizes via routine rules to comply with regional fisheries plans. The bill removes this authority, requiring the department to submit new legislation to the Legislature instead whenever size changes are needed for compliance with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's American Lobster management plan. This directly affects the Marine Resources Department's process and lobster fishermen who must follow size regulations.