An Act To Eliminate The Cultchless American Oyster Growers License

LD 64 eliminates the "Cultchless American Oyster Growers License" by repealing the corresponding sections of Maine law (12 MRSA §6073 and §6863). This license was a specific requirement for certain oyster growers in Maine who operated without using cultch (a substrate for oyster larvae). The bill removes the legal requirement for this license, meaning affected oyster growers will no longer need to obtain or maintain it. It also repeals the associated penalty provisions, including a minimum $1,000 fine for violations.